World-Famous Sacred Land of Bonsai
Omiya Bonsai Village in Kita Ward, Saitama City is a world-famous bonsai center. The area was formed after the Great Kanto Earthquake when Tokyo bonsai traders relocated, and now has five bonsai gardens.
Visiting Individual Bonsai Gardens
Each garden displays prized bonsai specimens with centuries-old trees, overwhelming visitors with the beauty of meticulously tended bonsai. Bonsai is internationally appreciated as "living art," attracting many foreign visitors.
Saitama City Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Next to the Bonsai Village, the "Saitama City Omiya Bonsai Art Museum" is the world's first public bonsai-dedicated museum, conveying the artistic value of bonsai. Rich exhibitions teach bonsai history, culture, and techniques.
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