Omiya Bonsai Village

Incredible experience. The staff were helpful and kind, the exhibits at the museum were informative and interesting, and the trees were amazing. From the tiniest baby Bonzai in the nurseries, to seasoned trees older than the USA (where I am from), everything we saw was beautiful and a testament to the dedication and skill of generations of Bonzai practitioners.

place for serenity and love. certainly a relaxing place to visit. an extraordinary experience to see those tiny trees in pots. imagine all the loving hands that took care of them from generations to generations. it is that deep sense of culture and love. one does not apply to work as a bonsai care taker. it's pure love that connects the master to the tree that brings out the best of that relationship. awesome is an understatement.

What a cute area! We did not arrive in Omiya until 4PM on a Friday evening after a last minute change in plans, sadly the bonsai and manga museum were already closed, but after seeing this area on Design Talk+ during an NHK World broadcast, I knew we'd have to at least walk around and check it out. The small visitor center was still open and provided free walking maps of the area, which was appreciated! The entire area was a quiet residential district and a pleasure to walk. Littered with small outdoor bonsai areas in from of random houses and small parks to enjoy outdoor time in, if that's your cup of tea I highly recommend talking a stroll in the neighborhood if you find yourself in the area. It was a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I’m not sure why this isn’t more well known and it’s nice that it isn’t. It’s simply an area where there are several bonsai nurseries and a museum. They are all really neat to visit! Spend a day wander in awe. The museum has a tree that’s estimated at 1,000 yrs old!

I enjoy the bonsai market very much. Better visit during bonsai festival in early May.