Bonsai Art Tour & Experience in Japan's Most Sacred "Bonsai City"

4.7
(12 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

1. There is no better place in the world to engage in bonsai-related activities than in this Bonsai-cho, literary translated as "Bonsai City".

2. The guide for this program is Japanese farmer, but unusually for Japanese artisans, he is fluent in English and provide detailed explanations in the bonsai garden and bonsai museum.

3. The location for the bonsai care experience will be moved to a lovely cafe in Bonsai Town. This means that you can work on the program while relaxing and having a cup of coffee, regardless of the weather.

What's Included

All taxes included
Professional Guide Fee
Rental fee for a complete set of tools
Bonsai work will be done in a cafe. Please order something (3USD~)
Admission fee for Bonsai Art Museum (About 2USD)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan!

Bonsai is the traditional Japanese art of creating miniature natural landscapes in containers using tree branches.
Bonsai is now attracting new attention as an art work that Japan can show the world. Because Bonsai expresses the beauty and severity of Japanese nature.

And, there is no better place in the world to engage in bonsai-related activities than in this Bonsai-cho, literary translated as "Bonsai City".
This "Bonsai City" was established around 100 years ago by a group of bonsai gardeners after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
The area is surrounded by greenery and is home to 5 long-established bonsai gardens.

Learn in depth about bonsai from a dedicated guide and get a hands-on experience.
Not to mention treat your eyes with hundreds of top-quality bonsai pieces coupled with extensive commentary by the guide at prominent bonsai nurseries.

First, we will take you to the bonsai garden to see some of the beautiful works of art (Sightseeing part).

During the second session, you get to try some of the most important techniques for maintaining bonsai such as pruning (Experience part).

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ・Age Limits: Participants must be 13+ years old.
  • ・Large baggage such as backpacks is not allowed in the bonsai garden.
  • ・Health & Safety: Not for those who are unwell, under the influence of alcohol, or have mobility difficulties. Please note that the facility is not wheelchair accessible.*
  • ・Punctuality: Session starts on time. Late arrivals cannot join* (*no refunds)
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