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

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
Location Saitama Prefecture, Japan
$55.08
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Bonsai-cho, known as "Bonsai City," is the premier destination for bonsai-related activities in the world. This unique experience allows you to engage with the art of bonsai while enjoying the serene atmosphere of a lovely café in Bonsai Town.

  • 🌳 Expert guidance from a Japanese farmer fluent in English, providing detailed explanations in both the bonsai garden and the bonsai museum.
  • ☕ Enjoy your bonsai care experience in a cozy café, perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee regardless of the weather.
  • 🎨 Witness the beauty of bonsai, a traditional Japanese art form that creates miniature landscapes using tree branches.
  • 🌿 Learn about the history of Bonsai-cho, established about 100 years ago by dedicated bonsai gardeners after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
  • 🏞️ Visit five long-established bonsai gardens and admire hundreds of top-quality bonsai pieces with extensive commentary from your guide.
  • ✂️ Participate in hands-on techniques for bonsai maintenance, including pruning, during your experience.
  • 💰 Admission fee for the Bonsai Art Museum included (310 yen, approximately 2 USD).
  • 🍽️ A minimum purchase of 450 yen (around 3 USD) is required at the café where the bonsai work will be done.
  • 🚉 Convenient public transportation options available nearby for easy access.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this unique experience.

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Bonsai Art Tour & Experience in Japan's Most Sacred "Bonsai City"
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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

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.
Return details
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.

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).

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

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    Location Saitama Prefecture, Japan
    $55.08
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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