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A person pruning a plant in a garden. 1
A person tending to a bonsai tree in a pot. 2
Two people working on a bonsai tree. 3
A person working with bonsai trees on a table. 4
People engaged in a plant care activity at a table with potted plants, gardening tools, and a whiteboard. 5

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

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Price is €46 per adult
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

  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 programme 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 programme while relaxing and having a cup of coffee, regardless of the weather.

Activity location

  • Toro Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 331-0804, Saitama, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Toro Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 331-0804, Saitama, Saitama, Japan

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Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€45.58 x 1 Adult€45.58
Total
Price is €45.58
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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Public transport 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)
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

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).

Location

Activity location

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    Toro Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 331-0804, Saitama, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Toro Station
    • 1 Chome
    • 331-0804, Saitama, Saitama, Japan

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