There is no better place in the world to engage in bonsai-related activities than in this Bonsai-cho, literary translated as "Bonsai City".
The guide for this program is Japanese farmer, but unusually for Japanese artisans, he is fluent in English and provide detailed explanations in the bonsai garden and bonsai museum.
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 program while relaxing and having a cup of coffee, regardless of the weather.
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).
You will make your own way to the meeting points