Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

“Where centuries-old trees, palm-sized, outlive the hands that shaped them.”

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Boasting a collection of over 120 bonsai, the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama is the world’s first publicly run museum dedicated to bonsai art. The museum strives to educate visitors on the different styles and other essential elements such as pots and stones. This is a great destination for those looking to learn more about Japanese gardening and the care that is put into growing these special plants. Saitama's Omiya area has long been famous for bonsai. It is the location of the Omiya Bonsai Village that was founded in the 1920s and has hosted international bonsai conventions and competitions.

Spot NameOmiya Bonsai Art Museum
Postal Code〒331-0804
Address2-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama City, Saitama
Telephone Number048-780-2091
Official URLhttp://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/about/omiya/
KeywordsArt & Architecture

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What is Omiya Bonsai Art Museum?
Where centuries-old trees, palm-sized, outlive the hands that shaped them.
Where is Omiya Bonsai Art Museum?
Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is located at 2-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama City, Saitama.
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