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Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred Bonsai's City in JP

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).

Whether you are a complete beginner who wants to know what bonsai is all about, or a Bonsai enthusiast who aims to further your knowledge and skills, you are sure to love this experience!!

Duration: About 2.5 hours
Location, Instructor: 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.

・(Mr.) Jun
I was born as the son of a plant farmer.
My family business produces and sells Bonsai of many type of trees.
Therefore, I have been familiar with Bonsai since I was a child.
I have been learning "traditional" bonsai for about 10 years.
I can trust my knowledge and skills about Bonsai.
What's Included: ・Experience fee
・Bonsai tool usage fee
・Consumption tax
Not Included: Bonsai processing for this experience will take place in the cafe. Please order one item. For example, a cup of coffee costs about 3 USD~. Please have Japanese yen ready for payment.
Notes: 1.Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
2.Those who are unwell or under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate*
3.This program departs just on time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate*
4.Large baggage such as backpacks is not allowed in the bonsai garden. Please store it in the coin-operated lockers at the station
(*no refunds)

Reviews

Jerry 2024/9

5 Star bonsai tourist experience!
5 Star experience with Mr. Jun-san. From the visit at two Bonsai gardens to the hands-on experience with Jun,
it was a fun educational experience well worth the time.
Also, if you wish to stay at the cafe after the hands-on experience,
it is an inexpensive with good food.
Thank you Jun-san.

Anna 2020/3

Wow! What a unique experience! I’ve always admired bonsai but never had any in depth knowledge about it.

Brett 2020/2

This would be a great course for beginners looking to start a bonsai collection or just those that really like to look at bonsai and are interested to learn more about them

Chris 2020/1

My husband and I did this workshop with our 11-year-old daughter. All three of us loved it.
We loved seeing examples by masters and being able to go hands-on ourselves. I believe our family has been converted and will try some novice attempts back home. Highly recommended.

Kcimmi 2019/12

I learned different categorizations of bonsai forms, distinction between commercial and traditional bonsai, starting steps, maintenance routine, and impact of seasonality.
Workshop part was well-organized. Every single step was well-motivated.
This program did help me to gain better appreciation for this fascinating art practice!

Benjamin 2019/12

Fantastic experience.
Would have given 6 stars.

Amanda 2019/10

This was an amazing experience to do in Japan if you are tired of sightseeing. The class is very interactive and you leave with a desire to start your own Bonsai garden.

Fraser 2019/10

Was a dream come true to spend time in Japan learning the art of Bonsai.

Isabel 2019/9

Great experience! It was great fun to learn how to appreciate bonsai, and it was informative to try my hand at pruning and shaping. If you've thought about getting into bonsai, but weren't sure where to start this is a good option.
Make sure to prepare for the weather - it was quite hot when I went and I shouldve brought a hat and a fan.

Henrik 2019/8

This is quite possibly the single greatest experience I've had as a traveler!
I definitely feel empowered to go back home and become more of a pro bonsai practitioner.
I would give this experience 6 stars if I could.

Alfredo 2019/5

Fantastic experience and recommended for anyone who wants to learn about Bonsai.
A unique experience that was completely worth it. I don't think tourists know about it!

Eliott 2019/5

A fun experience to go out of the loud cities and experience a place that so quite by comparison.