Summer
Near Tofukuji Temple
Bonsai Workshop & Kyoto Cuisine Lunch
1
Days
Nights
Tour Period
Every Thursday & Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (4 - 6 hours)
Included
Dry bonsai kit
Workshop
Kyoto cuisine lunch with free-flow drinks (craft beer, sake, soft drinks, powdered green tea, and more)
Please inquire if you are interested in the plan without the lunch option.
Not Included
Transportations
You may ship your artwork home to ease your trip. International shipping is available, Shipping fee will apply. Please ask the staff.
Learn from Bonsai master Mr. Fujita Shigeo or a certified instructor!"
- Language: English, Japanese
- Number of Guests: Max 10 guests
- The minimum number of participants: 2 guests are required
- Lecturer: Dry Bonsai Artist Mr. Shigeo Fujita (Representative of the World Dry Bonsai Association)
Living bonsai requires a great deal of time, skill and effort, such as watering, replanting, branching, fertilization, and pest control. But the dry bonsai is a new style of bonsai that is easy, does not die, and is beautiful without maintenance.
Some bonsai that should live for many years have a long life or die by mistake. But dry Bonsai is carefully selected from them, the soil is removed, the whole is dried cleanly, and unnecessary branches and roots are pruned and trimmed to complete.
In addition, we will add another uniquely dried leaf and preserved branches and leaves to add a novel charm to the historical feeling of the original bonsai.
Itinerary
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Dry Bonsai Kyoto Salon (Kyoto Cooking Lab, 15-814-18 Honmachi 2nd floor, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City)
Please arrive 5 minutes early to 10:00 am.
Time schedule is as follows:
Premium course: Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with lunchtime.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Dry Bonsai Kyoto Salon (Kyoto Cooking Lab, 15-814-18 Honmachi 2nd floor, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City)
Please arrive 5 minutes early to 10:00 am.
Introduction
10:00 am - 10:30 am
History of Bonsai
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Break Time
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Bonsai Workshop
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
In this workshop, you will select the trunks and branches of your choice. Then, shape and trim them, and combine the trunk and branches together to create your own "one-of-a-kind" Bonsai.
Kyoto Cuisine Vegan Lunch
12:30 pm - 13:45 pm
Kyoto vegan lunch is made with 24 kinds of authentic Kyoto vegetables and free drinks such as craft beer, sake, soft drinks, powdered green tea, and more.
Wrapping/Cleaning and End of Workshop
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
The workshop ends around 2:00 pm. After that, you can visit Tofuku-ji Temple.
*This is not part of the workshop. Thus, the guide or admission fee is not included.
Accomodations
No Accommodation
Notes
Please review the notes below for important details about your trip. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us. These notes are designed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
How to care and appreciate
Dry bonsai does not require maintenance. Please do not give water. You can appreciate the natural curves and beauty of bonsai, including roots, bark, GIN, and SHARI. Since it is dried, there is no problem even if the tip of the branch or the bark of the tree breaks a little or peels off naturally. Please enjoy changing to a new shape.
Cancel Policy
20% is nonrefundable
Canceling 60 to 31 business days before departure date: 25% of tour price
Canceling 30 to 22 business days before departure date: 50% of tour price
Canceling 21 to 15 business days before departure date: 75% of tour price
Canceling 14 to 8 business days before departure date: 90% of tour price
Canceling 7 business days before departure date: 100% of tour price
NOTE: The transaction fee will be deducted.
The price may change according to the exchange rate.
Others
4% of the card processing fee will apply.
This workshop is recommended for 18 years old and older.
You may ship your artwork home to ease your trip. International shipping is available, please ask the staff.
Please let us know of any food restrictions prior to booking.
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