Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Name: Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience
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5.0(1)4 hours - 5 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadSaitama Prefecture, Japan

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Bonsai is one of the traditional arts which represent Japan. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a must place for Bonsai /Japanese Garden lovers. At Bonsai village Bonsai classes are held for the beginner(reservation needed). Opened in 2010 as the first bonsai museum, Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. At Collection gallery Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, and seasonal Bonsai. Collection gallery leads to Bonsai garden displaying 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. Some can be viewed from all angles and photographed. After the museum we walk around the very calm Bonsai village spotted with houses having pretty garden where pine trees and other flower trees are neatly well kept. Among them there are 5 Bonsai gardens where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed inside and sold, the staff will explain about how to take care Bonsai.

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National Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Private transportation
Lunch
Bonsai class for the beginner: 7,700yen
admission fee for Omiya Bonsai Museum: 310yen(adult), 150yen, 100yen(12yrs old or younger)
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What you'll do

Located around 15 minutes from Toro sta., Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collec
tion Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. At Collection Gallery Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, picture and representative Bonsai. Bonsai Garden displays around 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. From 2nd floor's terrace you can take a picture of full view of Bonsai garden. Admission fee : 300yen (adult) ; 150yen (high school, University students and 65yrs over)
2 hoursAdmission not included
The area around Bonsai museum is very calm residential area called Bonsai village
Fun to see pretty garden of each house where pine trees and other flower trees are neatly well kept. There are 5 Bonsai gardens where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed inside and sold. If you find a favorite one among them, the staff will teach you how to take care. Bonsai classes are periodically held for the beginner at some gardens (reservation needed). note: Photography and Touching Bonsai are not allowed.
2 hours
Founded in Edo era, Saika-en Garden cultivates traditional and new style Bonsai
Bonsai class is held for the beginner (reservation needed) tuition : 5000yen or more (For English speaker extra fee needed) seedling : 500yen or more; pot : 1000 yen or more duration : 1 to 1.5 hours
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
5-5-13 Higashi Ueno, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
2-6-5 Komagata, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
2-7-2 Yanagibashi, Taito, Japan
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Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
1-2-13 Negishi, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
2-20-4 Misuji, Taito, Japan
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The Hideout Tokyo
1-13-3 Shitaya, Taito, Japan
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APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
5-10-8 HIgashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Business Hotel Yamayuri
2-19-5 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa
1-3-4 Hanakawado, Taito, Japan
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Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
2-9-10 Asakusa, Taito, Japan
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Asakusa Home Suites Tokyo
2-20-10 Nishiasakusa, Taito, Japan
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The Edo Sakura
3-2-13 Shitaya, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Sunroute Asakusa
1-8-5 Kaminarimon, Taito, Japan
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Fukuyoshi Ryokan
2-19-14 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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MONday Apart Ueno Shin Okachimachi
1-27-11 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Tamayura Hotel Asakusa
2-6-8 Komagata, Taito, Japan
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Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa
2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Trend Asakusa Tawaramachi
1-18-3 Kotobuki, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Livemax Gifu Ekimae
4-12-2 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Trend Tobu Asakusa Ekikita
1-15-4 Hanakawado, Taito, Japan
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OYO 44568 Hotel Kuramae
3-7-1 Kuramae, Taito, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Tokyo Uguisudani Ekimae
1-2-17 Negishi, Taito, Japan
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APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae
2-4-6 Komagata, Taito, Japan
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ICI HOTEL UENO SHINOKACHIMACHI
4-23 Taito, Taito, Japan
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Okachimachi Station Hotel
3-15-3 Taito, Taito, Japan
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KOKO HOTEL Ueno Station
2-18-4 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Prostyle Ryokan Tokyo Asakusa
2-12-11 Hanakawado, Taito, Japan
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno
3-19-7 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Yamanaka Ryokan
4-23-1 Ikenohata, Taito, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Asakusa Kuramae Kaminarimon
1-3-13 Komagata, Taito, Japan
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MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho
5-8-2 Higashi-ueno, Taito, Japan
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Kin Hotel
2-3-2 Matsugaya, Taito, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Tokyo Akiba Asakusabashi-eki Higashi-guchi
2-14-4 Yanagibashi, Taito, Japan
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Taito Ryokan
Nishi-Asakusa 2-1-4, Taito, Japan
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Ueno Touganeya Hotel
3-17-5 Higashi-Ueno, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Ueno Okachimachi
2-4-4 Kojima, Taito, Japan
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Sakura Cross Hotel Ueno Okachimachi
2-10-12 Kojima, Taito, Japan
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Tochigiya Hotel
2-25-2 Nishi Asakusa, Taito, Japan
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Sakura Ryokan Asakurairitani
2-6-2 Iriya, Taito, Japan
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The Keikyu EX Inn Akihabara
2-1 Akihabara, Taito, Japan
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Tosei Hotel Cocone Asakusa Kuramae
2-3-3 Komagata, Taito, Japan
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Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel
3-13-1 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Ryokan Katsutaro
4-16-8 Ikenohata, Taito, Japan
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The Day Iriya
1-25-1 Iriya, Taito, Japan
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MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East
4-26-3 Higashiueno, Taito, Japan
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Jing House Akihabara
5-22-8 Asakusabashi, Taito, Japan
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Tsukuba Hotel
2-7-8 Motoasakusa, Taito, Japan
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Hotel Yanagibashi
1-3-12 Yanagibashi, Taito, Japan
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Ichijyo
1-1-5 Negishi, Taito, Japan
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.

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