Tokyo: Bonsai Making Experience with Bonsai Master

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Discover the timeless art of bonsai with the guidance of a professional master. You’ll learn the philosophy behind bonsai and create your very own living piece of Japanese culture to take home.

What's included

  • Bonsai lesson (theory & hands-on practice)
  • Souvenir:Overseas guests → receive a special bonsai booklet as a keepsake
  • English-speaking instructor
  • Souvenir:Guests residing in Japan → take home the bonsai you created
  • All equipment and tools needed to create your bonsai
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Step into the serene world of bonsai, one of Japan’s most iconic cultural arts. This workshop introduces you to the history, philosophy, and aesthetics of bonsai, while giving you the rare opportunity to shape and style a miniature tree under the guidance of an experienced bonsai master. You’ll learn essential techniques such as pruning, wiring, and potting, and understand how each detail reflects the harmony of nature and human touch.

Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this experience combines learning with practice, allowing you to walk away with your very own bonsai creation and the knowledge to care for it. More than just a workshop, this is an intimate cultural journey into mindfulness, patience, and the Japanese way of appreciating nature.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The workshop will take place at Bonsai Seikouen, located on the 10th floor of Daimaru Tokyo Department Store, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station.
Daimaru Tokyo is right outside the Yaesu North Exit ticket gate of Tokyo Station—very easy to find.

End point

The workshop will take place at Bonsai Seikouen, located on the 10th floor of Daimaru Tokyo Department Store, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station.
Daimaru Tokyo is right outside the Yaesu North Exit ticket gate of Tokyo Station—very easy to find.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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