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A person tending to a bonsai tree in a garden. 1
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a metal railing in front. 2
Two men sitting on a couch, one holding a plant. 3
A person pruning a bonsai tree. 4
A person working with bonsai trees on a table with books and tools. 5
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Price is AU$77 per adult
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

    1. Explore Bonsai City
      Visit the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and historic local bonsai nurseries with your expert guide. See remarkable bonsai up close while learning about their history, techniques, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them. Discover how generations of bonsai growers have cared for and shaped these living works of art.

    2. Experience Bonsai Hands-On
      Go beyond simply looking at bonsai and experience working with them yourself. Under the direct guidance of your professional bonsai grower, you’ll learn how bonsai is cared for and try essential techniques such as pruning, trimming, and shaping with wire. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how careful maintenance and skilled techniques bring out the beauty and character of each tree.

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 City: Japanese Bonsai Tour & Hands-On Experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$76.72 x 1 AdultAU$76.72
Total
Price is AU$76.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional Bonsai Guide Fee
  • Inclusions
    All taxes included
  • Inclusions
    Rental fee for a complete set of tools
  • Exclusions
    Admission fee to the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (approx. $2)
  • Exclusions
    One drink or food item at the café where the hands-on bonsai experience takes place (approx. $5)

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Age Requirement: Participants must be 13 years or older.
    • Health & Accessibility: This experience is not suitable for guests who are unwell, under the influence of alcohol, or have difficulty walking. Please note that some locations are not wheelchair accessible.
    • Baggage: Large backpacks, suitcases, and other bulky luggage are not allowed inside the bonsai gardens. Please travel light.
    • Punctuality: The experience starts on time. If you arrive after the group has departed, you may not be able to join, and unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund.

Activity itinerary

Discover the Living Art of Japanese Bonsai Step into the world of Japanese bonsai in Omiya Bonsai-cho, known as “Bonsai City.” Here, you’ll visit historic bonsai nurseries and the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, see remarkable bonsai up close, and discover how this living art reflects Japanese aesthetics, nature, and craftsmanship. Escape the crowds of central Tokyo and discover a quieter side of Japan in Bonsai City. Founded about a century ago by bonsai growers following the Great Kanto Earthquake, Omiya Bonsai-cho has become one of Japan’s best-known centers of bonsai culture. Its peaceful, tree-filled streets and traditional bonsai nurseries offer a glimpse into a side of Japan that most visitors never see. Led by a professional bonsai grower with over 15 years of hands-on experience, your experience combines seeing, learning, and doing: 1. Explore Bonsai City 2. Experience Bonsai Hands-On Whether you are completely new to bonsai or already fascinated by this traditional art, this experience lets you see, understand, and work with Japanese bonsai for yourself.

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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