Koju-en Shohin nursery in Kyoto, Japan

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Kojuen has a large collection of superb Shohin trees, both deciduous and coniferous, beautifully displayed in an Kyoto-urban garden setting. Owned by Tomohiro Masumi (one of the most respected and well-known Shohin masters in Japan) and his son, this nursery is very centrally located near Toji temple. Bonsai classes (on Bonsai and Shohin care) are offered every 4th Sunday of the month.

How to get there:
From Kyoto central station take the south exit and walk 15 minutes to the west down Hachijo Dori. About halfway you will cross Toji temple, also worth visiting (and there is a Bonsai market every 21th of the month).
Kojuen address: 19 Isono-cho, Karahashi Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8462 (Tel. 075-691-5296).
English spoken: Yes

Map of Koju-en in Kyoto


Links
For pictures: Koju-en Shohin gallery
Go back to the Bonsai in Japan section
Read more about Shohin bonsai
Official website: www.remus.dti.ne.jp/~masumi-t