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1. Explore Bonsai City
Visit the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and historic local bonsai nurseries with your expert guide. See remarkable bonsai up close while learning about their history, techniques, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them. Discover how generations of bonsai growers have cared for and shaped these living works of art.
2. Experience Bonsai Hands-On
Go beyond simply looking at bonsai and experience working with them yourself. Under the direct guidance of your professional bonsai grower, you’ll learn how bonsai is cared for and try essential techniques such as pruning, trimming, and shaping with wire. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how careful maintenance and skilled techniques bring out the beauty and character of each tree.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are waiting in front of the ticket gate of JR Toro station. JR Toro station is about 40 min. from Shinjuku or Ueno station by JR-Line.
What to expect
Step into the world of Japanese bonsai in Omiya Bonsai-cho, known as “Bonsai City.” Here, you’ll visit historic bonsai nurseries and the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, see remarkable bonsai up close, and discover how this living art reflects Japanese aesthetics, nature, and craftsmanship.
Escape the crowds of central Tokyo and discover a quieter side of Japan in Bonsai City. Founded about a century ago by bonsai growers following the Great Kanto Earthquake, Omiya Bonsai-cho has become one of Japan’s best-known centers of bonsai culture. Its peaceful, tree-filled streets and traditional bonsai nurseries offer a glimpse into a side of Japan that most visitors never see.
Led by a professional bonsai grower with over 15 years of hands-on experience, your experience combines seeing, learning, and doing:
1. Explore Bonsai City
2. Experience Bonsai Hands-On
Whether you are completely new to bonsai or already fascinated by this traditional art, this experience lets you see, understand, and work with Japanese bonsai for yourself.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Health & Accessibility: This experience is not suitable for guests who are unwell, under the influence of alcohol, or have difficulty walking. Please note that some locations are not wheelchair accessible.
- Baggage: Large backpacks, suitcases, and other bulky luggage are not allowed inside the bonsai gardens. Please travel light.
- Punctuality: The experience starts on time. If you arrive after the group has departed, you may not be able to join, and unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Health & Accessibility: This experience is not suitable for guests who are unwell, under the influence of alcohol, or have difficulty walking. Please note that some locations are not wheelchair accessible.
- Baggage: Large backpacks, suitcases, and other bulky luggage are not allowed inside the bonsai gardens. Please travel light.
- Punctuality: The experience starts on time. If you arrive after the group has departed, you may not be able to join, and unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund.
- Age Requirement: Participants must be 13 years or older.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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