Omiya Bonsai Village
【English guided tour】
30mins. from Tokyo
Our tour will take you on a leisurely stroll through the renowned Omiya Bonsai Village, a true mecca for bonsai enthusiasts, with an expert guide who shares your love of bonsai. Omiya Bonsai Village is one of the rare places where bonsai artisans reside and collaborate. Creating and perfecting this unique art form. At its height, the village boasted more than 30 bonsai gardens; today, six of these magnificent gardens are open to visitors. Over the course of three hours, we'll visit the Bonsai Museum and three distinctive bonsai gardens in the area, each with its own unique style and flavor. Our guide, steeped in knowledge and passion for bonsai, will provide fascinating insight into the cultivation and care of these miniature masterpieces, enhancing your appreciation of the art form.
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is the world's first public museum dedicated solely to bonsai. You can appreciate the bonsai masterpieces that Japan boasts to the world.
We will visit 3 bonsai garden(Mansei-en, Seiko-en, and Fuyo-en) Mansei-en:You can see magnificent trees on display, which can be considered as masterpieces, as well as indoor hanging scrolls and floor decorations adding to the colorful ambiance. Seiko-en:One of the bonsai gardens in Omiya Bonsai Village that you don't want to miss, with one of the most beautiful collections of bonsai on display. Fuyo-en:Mr. Hiroshi Takeyama, who has a deep understanding of deciduous trees, owns a garden that is remarkably beautiful, where you can see several masterpieces of bonsai.
Address
1, Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 331-0804 Japan
Access Information
Meeting place: Toro Station（the East Exit Rotary of JR Toro Station）
Official URL
Business hours
Start time 10:00
Regular holidays and closed days
None *Tours may not be held on certain days due to facility inspection days, etc.
Charges
￥20,000～（This tour is available on a private basis and can accommodate from one to six people.）
Parking Information
No. Paid parking available nearby