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Two people examining a bonsai tree in a pot. 1
A bonsai tree on a stand. 2
Three people standing in front of a bonsai garden with a mountain in the background. 3
A bonsai tree on a wooden stand with a marble base. 4
A bonsai tree in a pot on a stand, a traditional Japanese folding screen with artwork, and a sculpture on the floor. 5
By 盆栽味澤
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$170 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn the art of bonsai from a Japanese master in a private workshop
    • Choose from 3 tiers based on the bonsai's grade – all levels welcome
    • Enjoy a truly private, one-on-one session in a real working studio
    • Get bilingual instruction in English or Japanese, with tools included
    • Finish with formal display: bonsai stand, accent stone, scroll, photo OK

Activity location

    • Nagoya
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marubuchishimo-181 Heiwachō, Inazawa, Aichi 490-1305, Japan | The exact studio address (298 Marubuchi Shimo, Heiwa-cho, Inazawa) and detailed walking directions from Inazawa Station are sent to you after booking confirmation. From Nagoya Station, take the JR Tokaido Line to Inazawa Station (approximately 25 minutes), then a short walk to the studio.
    • Inazawa, Aichi, Japan

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Foundation Workshop (1 hour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

A hands-on bonsai workshop for beginners!
Using beginner-friendly bonsai trees, this workshop offers a relaxing introduction to the Japanese art of bonsai. No experience needed. A 1-hour session is available, but we recommend booking a 3-hour

Price details
NZ$169.98 x 2 AdultsNZ$339.96
Total
Price is NZ$339.96

Refinement Workshop (1 hour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Work with aged, authentic bonsai trees in this hands-on workshop. Yet the session is completely beginner-friendly. No experience needed. A 1-hour session is available, but we recommend booking a 3-hour experience to fully enjoy your time.

Price details
NZ$249.30 x 2 AdultsNZ$498.60
Total
Price is NZ$498.60

Masterpiece Bonsai Experience (1 hour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

A hands-on workshop featuring master-class bonsai trees. Open to everyone. Ideal for anyone who has always wanted to truly connect with an authentic .A 1-hour session is available, but we recommend booking a 3-hour experience to fully enjoy your time.

Price details
NZ$430.61 x 2 AdultsNZ$861.22
Total
Price is NZ$861.22

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private One-to-one instruction with Master Mamoru Ajisawa
  • Inclusions
    All bonsai tools and a real bonsai tree to work on
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual instruction in English or Japanese
  • Inclusions
    Tea and light refreshments
  • Inclusions
    Detailed access directions sent after booking confirmation
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the studio (a short walk from Inazawa Station)
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

What you can expect

  • A rare opportunity to learn authentic Japanese bonsai through a One-to-one private workshop with Master Mamoru Ajisawa, conducted in his working studio in Inazawa, Aichi. The studio is approximately 25 minutes by train from Nagoya Station via the JR Tokaido Line, or 30-40 minutes by taxi.

    This is not a tourist demonstration. It is the real thing: real trees, real techniques, and real time spent learning directly with a Japanese bonsai master. Sessions are conducted in English or Japanese, and all experience levels are welcome - from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners. The master tailors each session flexibly to the visitor.

    Every tier of this workshop uses authentic, well-cared-for bonsai. The three tiers are differentiated by the quality and stature of the tree you work with, not by your skill level:

    • Foundation Workshop (JPY 15,000 per hour): A quality working bonsai well-suited for beginners. Recommended for first-time learners, but enjoyable for anyone.

    • Refinement Workshop (JPY 22,000 per hour): A finer, more developed bonsai. Open to beginners and especially rewarding for those with some prior experience who wish to engage with a more refined tree.

    • Masterpiece Bonsai Experience (JPY 38,000 per hour): For visitors who wish to experience tending a masterpiece-grade bonsai that has been refined for decades. Not a question of skill level - this is for those who want to encounter a truly rare tree under the master's care.

    Every session includes:

    • Private One-to-one instruction with Master Mamoru Ajisawa
    • All bonsai tools and a real, quality bonsai tree to work on
    • Bilingual instruction in English or Japanese
    • Tea and light refreshments
    • At the end of the session, a traditional Japanese display arrangement using a bonsai stand (taku), accent stone (suiseki), and hanging scroll (kakejiku). Photographs are welcome. This display experience is included in all three tiers.

    Getting here:
    From Nagoya Station, the studio is approximately 25 minutes by JR Tokaido Line (to Inazawa Station, then a short walk), or 30-40 minutes by taxi. Nagoya is about 1 hour 40 minutes from Tokyo and 35 minutes from Kyoto by Tokaido Shinkansen, making a half-day workshop a memorable stop on a travel day. Detailed access directions are sent after booking confirmation.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nagoya
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Marubuchishimo-181 Heiwachō, Inazawa, Aichi 490-1305, Japan | The exact studio address (298 Marubuchi Shimo, Heiwa-cho, Inazawa) and detailed walking directions from Inazawa Station are sent to you after booking confirmation. From Nagoya Station, take the JR Tokaido Line to Inazawa Station (approximately 25 minutes), then a short walk to the studio.
    • Inazawa, Aichi, Japan