In the Japanese painting experience space "Nonoma,"
you can experience the paints and art supplies through the act of painting Japanese paintings,
and experience a connection with the country and region of Japan,
as well as the artisans who produce the art supplies.
Reasons to choose Nonoma
We will convey experiences rooted in the local areas of Japan through paintings.
Why not take home an ethical painting experience as a memento of your trip?
Japanese painting experience
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40min service program
Japanese painting experience in your spare time.
YOMOGI COURSEThe artist paints with a brush on a 6cm x 9cm sheet of coloured paper using Suihi pigments and mineral pigments paints. You can take the finished work home with you.
*This programme can be booked for 1-3 persons per couple.Guidance by a Japanese painting instructor.
Tea and Japanese sweets included. -
90min service program
For those who want to express themselves more in Japanese painting.
TSUYUKUSA COURSEChoose a design of your choice and colour it in with Japanese painting materials on a slightly larger sheet of coloured paper than the YOMOGI course. You can take the finished work home with you.
*This programme can be booked for 1-3 persons per couple.Guidance by a Japanese painting instructor.
Tea and Japanese sweets included.For an add 2,000yen, the coloured paper can be upgraded to wooden panels.
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120min service program
For those of you who want to pursue more.
HINAGESHI COURSEThis rich course includes a visit to coffee tsukishiro. You can take your finished work home.
Authentic instruction by Japanese painter Yoshie Tachiki!
Tea and Japanese sweets included.For an add 2,000yen, the coloured paper can be upgraded to wooden panels.
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4hours service program
Japan culture experience set
YAMAZAKURA COURSEIn addition to the Japanese painting experience of the HINAGESHI COURSE, this special course also includes an invitation to runch or dinner. You can take your finished work home with you.
Day course START 12:00 / END 16:00
Night course START 17:00 / END 21:00Authentic instruction by Japanese painter Yoshie Tachiki!
Tea and Japanese sweets included. / Invitation to coffee tsukishiro. /
Invitation to dinner ＆ bar. -
1Days service program
NOBUDOU Course allows you to experience and learn how to create authentic Japanese paintings together with a Japanese painter.
In addition to the Japanese painting experience, coffee tsukishiro and dinner, this course includes accommodation and a two-day experience of Japanese culture and Japanese painting, including a paper-making experience, a visit to the brush shop Fukodo and the Japanese garden Yusentei.
Tea and Japanese sweets included. / Invitation to coffee tsukishiro. /
Invitation to dinner ＆ bar. / Lodging. / Paper-making experience. / Lunch. /
Fukodo / Japanese garden Yusentei
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History and Tradition of Japanese Painting
Unlike Western oil painting, Japanese painting (Nihon-ga) is an art form rooted in unique Japanese aesthetics and techniques, as well as centuries of tradition.
Reflecting Japan's unique view of nature, poetry, and spirituality, Nihon-ga gives viewers a sense of tranquil beauty and inner richness.
While Nihon-ga has long been influenced by China and Korea, a unique Japanese style has been established over the years, and many schools of Japanese painting (e.g., the Kano school and the Rinpa school) developed from the Kamakura period to the Edo period.
After the Meiji period, when Western techniques were introduced, the term "Nihon-ga" became established to refer to works that use traditional Japanese techniques and materials, and this tradition has been passed down to the present day. -
Traditional materials and techniques
In Japanese painting, traditional supports such as washi paper and silk are used, along with natural materials such as glue extracted from collagen as a fixing agent, mineral pigments made by crushing and powdering natural minerals, ink refined from soot and glue, chalk powder made from weathered shells, and dyes extracted from plants.
The unique textures and feel of these art materials create delicate and deep colors, making them ideal for expressing quiet emotions and poetic sentiments.
Traditional methods using natural materials and the handiwork of artisans are still used today. -
A six-tatami room Japanese painting experience space
"Nonoma" doubles as an open studio for Yoshie Tachiki, a Japanese painter who paints natural flowers. In a modern, renovated 6-tatami room in a building that is over 50 years old, Japanese paintings and art supplies are lined up in a row.
The shelves are lined with more than 200 bottled colors of mineral pigments and water-based paints made from natural materials, making for a spectacular sight.
Located in a quiet residential area of Ropponmatsu near Ohori Park in the center of Fukuoka City, "Nonoma" is also a great place for a stroll.
Enjoy a rich time enjoying Japanese paintings and walking around the town.
Reservation
To make a reservation, please use the email form below to let us know
your desired date and time, course, and number of guests.
After confirming whether we can accommodate your request,
a representative will contact you shortly.
Reasons to choose Nonoma
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Quality and authentic experience
Nonoma in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka, is proud to offer an authentic Japanese painting experience, a valuable cultural experience where you can learn first-class techniques using traditional painting materials and mineral pigments under direct guidance.
By practicing drawing lines with a brush on colored paper and making your own paint, you can experience the charm of essential art rooted in Fukuoka's local history.
Backed by masterful techniques and deep history, this experience is highly regarded by visitors from overseas as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the essence of Japan with all five senses. -
A fulfilling experience in a small group
This experience is limited to small groups, and each participant is given ample time for individual instruction, providing a homely environment where they can relax and concentrate on their craft.
Through consideration and exchange of ideas while working, each participant's individuality is utilized, and the process of mastering traditional techniques while stimulating each other further enhances the sense of accomplishment upon completion.
The warm and peaceful exchange promises a deeply satisfying and memorable experience. -
Contribution to Japanese culture
Learning Japanese painting techniques is an intercultural exchange that directly touches on Japanese identity.
Through unique Japanese materials and methods of expression, it is an activity that contributes to the culture that inherits and passes on centuries of aesthetic sense and spirituality to the future.
The finished work is a work of art that reflects the natural side of Japan.
It will help to spread the appeal of Japanese culture both at home and abroad, and at the same time, it will become a bridge between your country and Japan and new art that fuses tradition and innovation. -
Walking around Nonoma and the town
Japanese painting, which was cultivated in the historic spaces of teahouses and samurai residences, is not just a painting, but a spatial experience that expresses the atmosphere of the entire place.
By treating the scenery outside the window, the cats in the back alleys, the wild plants, and the daily activities of the local people as canvases to color your mind, you will gain new perspectives and expand your emotions.
Based on walking around the city, Nonoma is a journey to encounter the "blue bird" that teaches you the joy of painting the atmosphere you feel and the deep connection to the community, and that makes you notice the happiness at your feet. -
Connection with Ropponmatsu
Located in the nostalgic streetscape of Ropponmatsu 1-chome, Open Atelier Nonoma is nestled within the grounds of a shrine, a place where you can feel the tradition and warmth of the local area.
As the shopping district secretariat, we work closely with local stores, nurturing new discoveries and bonds through daily interactions.
Located close to famous sites such as the Fukuoka Art Museum, Ohori Park, and Fukuoka Castle, this area combines a nostalgic atmosphere with modern vitality, providing a rich and fulfilling lifestyle.
1-chome, which retains the atmosphere of the good old days, is loved by all as a place of warm exchange for the local community. -
What is Open Atelier Nonoma?
The open atelier "Nonoma" is a modern and retro hideaway space that blends in with the nostalgic townscape, while being conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Ropponmatsu Station.
Japanese painting brushes and dried flowers are arranged on the washi paper walls, and the works of Mie Tachiki, vivid mineral pigments, and natural stone specimens convey the essence of art.
The private space, limited to 3 seats, is equipped with WiFi and power outlets for working, while seasonal flower arrangements and tea and sweets add color to the experience, providing a peaceful time in a private setting.
The comfortable environment with authentic art supplies will inspire creative ideas. -
Enthusiastic and friendly guide
In the Nonoma, enthusiastic and friendly guides open the door to the profound world of Japanese painting.
Specialist terminology and unfamiliar art materials are carefully explained through a variety of processes, including explanation, practice, and coloring, allowing participants to master the techniques while having fun.
In addition, they are well versed in the charms of the city and can offer concierge-like suggestions on how to spend your breaks and walks around the city, adding color to the joy of learning as the first step to a full-fledged experience.
The careful guides put their heart into every stroke of the painting, leaving even first-timers feeling at ease and impressed.