Workshops

Osaka Bonsai-Making Workshop with Local Guide

- Shape a personalized dry bonsai in Osaka with guidance from an English-speaking local, turning a craft session into truly creative time. - On arrival, slip into a traditional bonsai master jacket, hear a rundown of tools and steps, then start building your dry bonsai base. - Shape and arrange branches with standard leaves as you choose the bonsai style, pot, and layout, with all materials and packaging ready for you. - Learn bonsai history and philosophy as an English-speaking local shares stories, then chat over coffee or tea for a cultural exchange. - Upgrade to a take-home dry bonsai, keeping your finished tree with you after the workshop as an Osaka souvenir or gift to remember your visit.

- Take-home dry bonsai included- Hands-on dry bonsai making, arranging branches- Traditional bonsai master jacket- All materials for bonsai creation- Standard type of leaves- English-speaking guide- Learn bonsai history and philosophy- Choose bonsai style, pot, branches, and leaves- Packaging- Coffee and/or tea

Bigger, unique types of leaves (available at an additional cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Create your own bonsai in Osaka with a local English-speaking guide. Learn about the history and philosophy of bonsai, choose your favorite style, and take home your own unique dry bonsai.

・Take home your own unique dry bonsai as a souvenir of your trip to Japan
・Chat with a local guide to know more about Japan and traditions of bonsai making
・Learn something new about yourself and bonsai art while choosing the shape
・Pick your favorite bonsai style, pot, branches, leaves, and more
・Test your creativity by arranging bonsai leaves and branches

All materials are real natural materials that have been dried and preserved, so bonsai can be safely brought home internationally without maintenance concerns.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The workshop is wheelchair accessible, including the main activity area.

Strollers: The venue is stroller or pram accessible for families with young children.

Additional information

Pets: Animals or pets are allowed inside the venue during the workshop.

Transport: You can easily reach the venue using nearby public transportation.

Infants: Infants must sit on laps during the experience, as infant seats are not available.

Leaf upgrades: Bigger, unique types of leaves are available at an additional cost if you choose to upgrade.

Take-home option: If you select the Take It Home option, you will take your finished dry bonsai with you after the class.

No take-home option: If you select the No Take-Home option, you will enjoy the full workshop but will not bring a bonsai home.

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