First, there will be a 15-minute lecture introducing the basics of bonsai, including an explanation of what bonsai is, its historical roots in Japan, and an introduction to Bonsai-machi (Bonsai Town). Although you won't create your own bonsai during this session, you will participate in tasks that artisans perform regularly, such as pruning, moss application, and wire shaping. At the end, you will also learn daily care techniques for bonsai.
While you won't be able to take a bonsai home, you will receive either the scissors used during the workshop or an original samue (traditional workwear) from Seikou-en as a souvenir.
11:00/14:00 Meet at Tobu Department Store, Ikebukuro
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Wear samue attire
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30-minute lecture on bonsai
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30-minute hands-on bonsai experience
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12:00/15:00 Dismissal on site
What's included
Take photos of yourself working (using your own smartphone or other devices).
Choose between scissors or a samue jacket (top only).
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Guide
A 30-minute lecture on bonsai, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on work.
Personal expenses on the day of the event.
What to expect
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro
1h · Admission ticket included
At Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, you can enjoy an authentic Japanese bonsai experience.
Under the guidance of professional instructors, create a unique bonsai that is entirely your own.
11:00/14:00 Meet at Tobu Department Store, Ikebukuro
↓
Wear samue attire
↓
30-minute lecture on bonsai
↓
30-minute hands-on bonsai experience
↓
12:00/15:00 Dismissal on site
- The displayed price is for one person.
- If you are not feeling well on the day of the event, please refrain from participating. We may also decline your participation at our discretion.
- The size of the samue attire may not always be available as per your request.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro 5F
End point
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro 5F
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The displayed price is for one person.
If you are not feeling well on the day of the event, please refrain from participating. We may also decline your participation at our discretion.
The size of the samue attire may not always be available as per your request.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
