Experience the captivating world of Bonsai with a fascinating tour of the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Bonsai Village! This tour is a must-visit destination for Bonsai and Japanese garden lovers, as it showcases a Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden, and Bonsai Terrace, with a breathtaking view of the surrounding gardens. You will witness around 60 seasonal Bonsai outside, where you can take photos and learn about the fascinating culture of Bonsai. After the museum, explore the calming residential area of the Bonsai Village, where you can see pretty gardens and admire the beautiful Bonsai trees created, displayed, and sold by each owner. This tour also offers Bonsai classes periodically, where you can learn how to take care of your Bonsai tree and create your own masterpiece. With the Seiko-en Bonsai Garden, a traditional Bonsai garden that offers classes for beginners, this tour is perfect for those who want to explore the enchanting world of Bonsai and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of Bonsai and create unforgettable memories!
This tour begins at the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, a 15-minute walk from Toro Station, which comprises a Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden, and Bonsai Terrace on the 2nd floor. The Collection Gallery introduces Bonsai culture through monthly displays of bonsai pots, stones, pictures, and representative Bonsai, while the Bonsai Garden showcases approximately 60 seasonal Bonsai trees outside. Visitors can capture a full view of the garden from the 2nd floor terrace. Admission fees are 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for high school students, university students, and those aged 65 and over.
Next, the tour stops at the peaceful residential area of Omiya Bonsai Village, where visitors can admire the beautiful gardens of the houses, including neatly maintained pine trees and flower trees. There are five Bonsai gardens, where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed inside, and sold. Staff members will provide information on how to care for Bonsai, and some gardens offer periodic Bonsai classes for beginners, with prior reservation required.
The tour concludes at the Seiko-en Bonsai Garden, which was founded during the Edo era and features traditional and new-style Bonsai. Bonsai classes for beginners are available, with prior reservation required, and tuition fees starting at 5,000 yen (additional fees apply for English-speaking classes). Seedlings and pots are available for purchase, with prices starting at 500 yen and 1,000 yen, respectively. The duration of the class is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
