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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A 30-minute lecture on bonsai, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on work.
All Fees and Taxes
Choose between scissors or a samue jacket (top only).
Take photos of yourself working (using your own smartphone)
Personal expenses on the day of the event
Meeting Points
Departure
171-8512
Seikou-en Event Venue, 5th Floor, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro
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Itinerary
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.
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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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A 30-minute lecture on bonsai, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on work.
All Fees and Taxes
Choose between scissors or a samue jacket (top only).
Take photos of yourself working (using your own smartphone)
Personal expenses on the day of the event
Meeting Points
Departure
171-8512
Seikou-en Event Venue, 5th Floor, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro
