BONSAI KIRAKUEN
Bonsai Kirakuen is a bonsai garden located in Angyo, the historic horticultural district of Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture.
This area has been known since the Edo period as a center for plant cultivation and bonsai, and Kirakuen carries on that long-standing tradition and craftsmanship.
The garden is home to thousands of bonsai trees, ranging from large specimens over 100 years old to palm-sized pieces, all of which can be appreciated up close. Visitors can enjoy the changing expressions of the bonsai throughout the four seasons.
Casual bonsai-making workshops are also offered, allowing beginners to experience and learn about this traditional Japanese art form in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
BONSAI KIRAKUEN Owner：Seiji Iimura
Bonsai Kirakuen is located in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, where the Iimura family has cultivated bonsai for generations. Seishi Iimura is the fifth-generation owner of the garden, continuing a long-standing family tradition.
The bonsai garden stands on land adjoining the former residence site of the Ina clan, regional governors of the Kanto area. Spanning approximately 1,500 tsubo (about 5,000 square meters), the garden is home to around 3,000 bonsai trees, each shaped and refined through many years of careful cultivation.
Seishi Iimura entered the world of bonsai in 1983 and has since exhibited repeatedly at the prestigious Kokufu-ten exhibition, earning selections over the years. He has also served internationally as a bonsai instructor and appraiser. His works have been exhibited at major events such as the 400th Anniversary Memorial Festival of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as well as various exhibitions, receiving recognition from Kawaguchi City. While preserving tradition, he continues to pursue the highest level of bonsai artistry.
WORKSHOP
Living Art Bonsai
A premium experience featuring exceptional artisan-crafted vessels,
with full support for international export
- Create a living bonsai artwork through a dialogue with nature, form, and time
- Use a one-of-a-kind artist-made vessel, designed to harmonize equally with the tree
- Learn pruning and composition under the guidance of experienced bonsai artisans
- Take home a bonsai that continues to grow and evolve over time
Optional Experiences
- International Export Management: Two-year professional care for overseas shipping(JPY 88,000, includes monthly photo updates)
- Cultural Enhancements: Live traditional Japanese music (JPY 40,000 per group)
- and a shogun-inspired historical meal (JPY 3,300 per meal, minimum 6 meals)
Organized by: Hachisuha BONSAI-Art In Cooperation with: BONSAI KIRAKUEN
No Experience Needed! Relax and Create at the Sacred Home of Bonsai “Small Bonsai Making” Workshop
Location: Akayama Area, Kawaguchi, Saitama
Duration: Half-day program
Language Support: English interpretation available
Hosted by: BONSAI KIRAKUEN
- An authentic BONSAI experience, now popular worldwide, especially in Europe and North America
- Create a small bonsai to enjoy at home as a calming, seasonal accent
- Take your bonsai home (For overseas guests, a bonsai pot will be provided as a gift)
- Discover the spirit of Japanese wabi-sabi through traditional bonsai culture
- Receive a complimentary brochure introducing Kawaguchi-juku, a historic area of Kawaguchi dating back to the Edo period
Organized by: Hachisuha BONSAI-Art In Cooperation with: BONSAI KIRAKUEN
