Other Bonsai places of interest in Japan
Needless to say, there are literally hundreds of interesting Bonsai sights in Japan that are left uncovered in this section. Some of the most important ones will be covered briefly in this article. These include the world famous garden of master Masahiko Kimura near Omiya Bonsai village, the Bonsai area close to Osaka and the Taikan museum (owned by master Shinji Suzuki) in Obuse.
Bonsai master Masahiko Kimura, near Omiya
An artist that really needs no introduction. Master Kimura is one of the most honored Bonsai artists in Japan and multiple winner of the Prime Minister Award (the most prestigious award). His garden (relatively close to Omiya Bonsai village) is not open to the public unfortunately, visitors are either invited or welcome as part of a tour (like a day trip offered by j-bonsai.com).
Kimura address: not disclosed
Bonsai gardens, around Osaka
Fujikawa Kouka-en Nursery (by mr. Fujikawa) is located in Ikeda City, close to Osaka. The nursery opened in 1950 and several of its trees entered in the Kokufu-ten in Tokyo since then. Recently a Bonsai School was opened, where short-term classes/apprenticeships are offered. For more information check the website listed below.
Fujikawa Kouka-en address: 563-0043 Ikeda City, Osaka, 3-19-13 Kanda (Tel: 072-752-9024)
English spoken: Yes
Links
www.bonsaiart.jp
www.fujikawabonsaischool.com
Bonsai guesthouse Osaka 盆栽
Opened in 2010, this is a small guesthouse located in central Osaka. Has a nice collection of shohin trees on its rooftop and offers Bonsai tours in the area. See: www.bonsaiguesthouse.com
Bonsai garden of Shinji Suzuki / Bonsai Museum "Taikan", Obuse
The Taikan Bonsai Museum has a wonderful collection of Bonsai trees, masterpieces in fact. The museum belongs to Master Shinji Suzuki and is located in Obuse, close to Nagano and the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Taikan museum address: 10-20 Dainichido, Obuse-machi (Tel: 026-247-3000)
Taisho-en nursery and Bonsai school (by Nobuichi Urushibata), Shizuoka
Taisho-en is a large sized Bonsai nursery, owned by Nobuichi Urushibata. The nursery also functions as a Bonsai school where up to four students can take Bonsai courses of up to 4 months.
Taisho-en address: 1872-2 Ikeda, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City
Links
www.taishoen.org
Tokoname pottery tour, Tokoname
Tokoname is city famous for its high quality (bonsai) pottery and rich history. The city established a route around the area which takes about an hour to walk.
Links
www.tokoname.or.jp
Seijyu-en Bonsai nurseries, Hiroshima area
Seijyu-en is a beautiful Bonsai nursery in Hiroshima, located close to Shin-Hiroshima (1 stop from downtown Hiroshima).
Links
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