Bonsai: The World-Famous Saitama Brand

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This two-part exhibition commemorates the 8th World Bonsai Convention in Saitama City, which will be held from April 27 to April 30 at Saitama Super Arena. Bonsai treasures carefully selected from the museum collection will be presented, including Goyo-matsu, the Japanese Five Needle Pine known as Higurashi, which has not been displayed publicly for six years. There will also be world-famous “Omiya Bonsai” masterpieces introduced, boasting numerous tree species of varying heights. You can learn about the history and culture of bonsai through the art exhibition that will follow later in the year.

Part One: Mar. 17 - Apr. 12
Part Two: Apr. 15 - May 10

Schedule

Mar 17 (Fri) 2017-May 10 (Wed) 2017

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:00-16:30 Until 16:00 from November to February.
Closed	Thursday Closed during the New Year holidays and in between exhibitions.
Notice	Opening until 18:00 Apr. 27 - 30. Closed on Apr. 26, Apr. 27, May 4. Permanent Exhibition Room closed for re-hang on Apr. 14.

Fee

Adults ¥310; University and High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥150; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥100.

Website

http://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/exhibition/exhibition-2320/

Venue

The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama
https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/

Location

2-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 331-0804

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Access

5 minute walk from the East exit of Toro Station on the JR Utsunomiya and Shonan Shinjuku lines, 10 minute walk from Omiya Koen Station on the Tobu Urban Park line.

Phone

048-780-2091

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