Make Your Own Bonsai with a Professional Bonsai Artist in Tokyo
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the timeless Japanese art of Bonsai in Tokyo at the renowned Shunka-en Bonsai Museum, guided by a professional Bonsai master. Bonsai, often called a “living art,” has been an important part of Japanese culture for centuries. Unlike planting trees in the ground, Bonsai trees are carefully cultivated in trays or pots, allowing for precise control of their growth and creating beautifully miniaturized forms of nature.
At Shunka-en, you’ll be introduced to the techniques and aesthetics of bonsai by a skilled artist in one of the most prestigious bonsai gardens in the world. If you have questions, the staff and assistants will gladly help you engage with the experience.
During the workshop, you’ll shape and style your own bonsai while learning about their history, philosophy, and cultivation. Please note that created bonsai must remain at the museum and cannot be taken home, but the knowledge and appreciation you gain will last you a lifetime.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Bonsai making lesson
Assistant (If you select the option)
Bonsai shipping fee
Transportion fee
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Shunkaen BONSAI Museum
In this tour, you will experience making your own Bonsai with a Bonsai master in Tokyo.
Options
Bonsai lesson w. English
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
nice experience
Jenny M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The workshop was interesting and fun. The instructor patiently answered all our questions and showed us the first steps in creating a bonsai. If you live in Japan, you can take your tree with you for a fee. The entrance fee is included in the workshop, and you can take your time to admire all the beautiful bonsai trees.
So special!!!
Angelo K,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00I really enjoyed it!!! Thank you so much and keep up the great work! The entire team was very kind and I could have stayed there for ages :)
Excellent experience....
Shailraj P,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Definitely recommend it. The host was courteous, greeted and introduced himself. Talked me through the entire history of bonsai and how to care for them. I was looking to buy a few and this definitely helped make my decision. Definitely passionate about the field. Wish I had more time to spend there. Definitely worth it!
Absolute must do activity
Alexander D,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Im already making plans to try this back home! The guides did a fantastic job of making this feel VERY accessible, and it’s such a cool experience to shape your little tree and make it feel like your own. The location itself is also gorgeous and worth the visit even without the activity, the bonsais on display there are amazing! There were kids there that were also having a great time. To be certain, you can’t easily bring the plant back on a plane with you. And I may have just missed this, but it costs an extra $20 per tree if you want to take your creation home with you. This price seems fair, but I just wasn’t expecting it. Absolutely recommend this!
Unique Japanese experience in a beautiful setting
Diana F,
Jan 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed this bonsai making experience in a museum. The museum had a large number of bonsais to browse through and see. Many examples of different bonsai style are available. We learned the basics of wiring a Juniper tree to make it a bonsai. We had many misconceptions about the art form And the instructor was very patient to answer our questions. We were able to bring our trees home for a small fee. But we live in Japan. Unsure if you can take it home if you live overseas. Motor most exciting experience but definitely Japanese and worth considering
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