Make Your Own Bonsai in Kyoto Dry Bonsai Workshop

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This Kyoto workshop offers a rare opportunity to create a Dry Bonsai made from real bonsai branches, combining traditional aesthetics with modern practicality.

The workshop is led by a professional guide who can conduct the experience in both English and French, ensuring clear explanations and smooth communication for international guests.

Unlike living bonsai, which require ongoing watering, pruning, and careful climate control, Dry Bonsai requires no maintenance at all. There is no soil, no risk of withering, and no special care needed after the workshop.

Because it is lightweight and soil-free, Dry Bonsai can be safely and easily taken home, making it an ideal souvenir for travelers who want an authentic Japanese craft without travel restrictions.

You’ll create a unique, long-lasting bonsai artwork that captures the spirit of Kyoto and the beauty of bonsai — designed to be enjoyed for years, not weeks.

What's Included

Lesson fee
Your own bonsai to take home
Shipping

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the Dry Bonsai store on the first Floor of Hotel Emion. The instructor will meet you there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this hands-on workshop, experienced instructors guide participants through the basics of bonsai design, allowing each guest to create a one-of-a-kind DRY BONSAI piece. No prior experience is required.

The finished DRY BONSAI can be taken home on the same day.

DRY BONSAI is a modern style of bonsai that requires no maintenance and lasts beautifully over time.

Created from real bonsai trees that have reached the end of their natural lifespan, the soil is removed, the tree is carefully dried, and unnecessary branches and roots are pruned. Original dried foliage is then added to enhance the tree’s natural character.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Beauty of Japan

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Art Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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