Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

Area

Omiya Saitama-shi

Category

Museum / Gallery

The Omiya Bonsai Museum in Saitama City, in the southern part of Saitama Prefecture, is the world's first public bonsai museum. It is located near Omiya Bonsai Village, a central location for the bonsai industry.
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum opened in 2010, and was established to promote the culture of bonsai, a traditional industry of Saitama City. Inside the building, there are various exhibitions related to bonsai, including bonsai plants, pot, water stones, and paintings. Here, you can learn about the history and culture of bonsai. The highlight is the Bonsai Garden which displays 40 to 50 bonsai. At the outside exhibition, you can enjoy bonsai from various angles. Don't miss the largest bonsai in the museum "Chiyo no Matsu (pine tree)".
There is also a bonsai joint-sales area in front of the parking lot, where bonsai can be purchased. There are also small and affordable ones available, that are perfect as souvenirs.

Basic Information

Address

〒331-0804
2-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

Phone

048-780-2091

Hours

March~October: 9:00~16:30 (Last admission: 16:00)
November~February: 9:00~16:00 (Last admission: 15:30)

Closed

Thursday (Open when Thursday is a holiday), New Year Holidays
*There are temporary closed days

Fee

General: ¥310
High school student, College student, 65+ years old: ¥150
Elementary, Junior-high school student: ¥100

Guide

＜Guide＞
 【Japanese】【English】【French】【Chinese】
 Time required: about 30 minutes
 To reserve a guide: Fill in the application form and send by fax (048-668-2323)
 Reservation deadline: Until the 15th day of the month before the scheduled visit
 Note: Only groups of 15 or more are accepted
 
 ＜Audio guide＞
 【Japanese】【English】【Korean】【Chinese】

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