Hands-on Bonsai Experience in Bonsai Mecca near Tokyo
2h10
About this activity
You'll meet your instructor at Toro Station in Saitama City, about half an hour train ride from central Tokyo, and walk for about 15 min to get to Bonsai-cho area with cobbled streets lined with beautifully trimmed hedges and shrubs.
Once you get to Tojuen, one of the 5 prominent bonsai nurseries in the town, the instructor will give you a brief introduction to the history of Bonsai-cho and bonsai in general.
Then you'll be off to a quaint cafe (or a community space, depending on the day) where you can try your hand at essential bonsai techniques such as pruning and wire shaping in a relaxed atmosphere. If you have any bonsai-related questions, feel free to ask away!
Finally you'll visit an outdoor bonsai garden, or if it rains, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (admission fee:300 yen), where you'll be given tips on how best to enjoy bonsai viewing, as well as how to pick good bonsai specimens, while browsing masterpieces created by talented bonsai artists.
*Please come with weather appropriate clothing (hat, coat, etc.) and shoes suitable for walking.
*Large baggage such as backpacks is not allowed in the bonsai garden. Please store it in the coin-operated lockers at the station.
*The trees used during the experience cannot be taken home.
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Once you get to Tojuen, one of the 5 prominent bonsai nurseries in the town, the instructor will give you a brief introduction to the history of Bonsai-cho and bonsai in general.
Then you'll be off to a quaint cafe (or a community space, depending on the day) where you can try your hand at essential bonsai techniques such as pruning and wire shaping in a relaxed atmosphere. If you have any bonsai-related questions, feel free to ask away!
Finally you'll visit an outdoor bonsai garden, or if it rains, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (admission fee:300 yen), where you'll be given tips on how best to enjoy bonsai viewing, as well as how to pick good bonsai specimens, while browsing masterpieces created by talented bonsai artists.
*Please come with weather appropriate clothing (hat, coat, etc.) and shoes suitable for walking.
*Large baggage such as backpacks is not allowed in the bonsai garden. Please store it in the coin-operated lockers at the station.
*The trees used during the experience cannot be taken home.
Included
- Coffee and/or Tea - A drink will be provided at the cafe/community space.
Not included
- Admission fee of 300 yen to Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (only if it rains)
- Entry/Admission - Omiya Bonsai Village
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Sport
35%
Original
20%
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