[ ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY ] Escape the city crowds to "Sokoen," a hidden mountain sanctuary. This is not just a gardening class; it is a private immersion into Japanese aesthetics at a 200-year-old traditional house. Learn the philosophy of peace through Bonsai, touch the soil, and find inner silence. Since you cannot take trees home, we include a professional photo session to capture your memories forever. [ ITINERARY (2 Hours Total) ] 1. Meet & Drive Meet your guide at the Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit. We will head to the garden together in a hire car (Approx. 20 min drive). *The hire car fee is included.* 2. Garden Tour Walk through the grounds with Master Shimomukai and discover the stories behind the centuries-old trees. 3. Authentic Workshop Learn the techniques of pruning and wiring directly from the Master. Feel the "Zen" focus required to shape a living life. 4. Tea on the Veranda Relax on the wooden veranda of the 200-year-old house. Enjoy Japanese tea and seasonal sweets while admiring your work. 5. Photo Session Conclude with a commemorative photo shoot in the beautiful garden setting.