Got to take back home a small pretty bonsai! Really enjoyed learning about types and experimenting with shape. Thanks to team for their wonderful guidance!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Standard Type of Leaves
- Packaging
- English-speaking guide
- Traditional bonsai master jacket
- All materials for bonsai creation
- Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
- Bigger, unique type of leaves
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Located on the 2nd floor of the Fuji Building, right above the onigiri store.
Return
- Located on the 2nd floor of the Fuji Building, right above the onigiri store.
Itinerary
A bonsai is a miniature tree grown in a pot, arranged in order to reflect the personality of its owner. If you want to embrace the traditions through culture and learn something new about yourself, Bonsai Making is a perfect activity for you. Interactive Lecture First, you'll be able to meet a friendly local guide and participate into an interactive lecture to learn about the history and philosophy of bonsai. Then, choose the style that fits you! Sensory Discovery Pick your pot, branches, leaves, and decorative materials such as stones, moss, etc. Some larger or more unique bonsai shapes may require an additional charge. There is a wide variety of materials waiting for you, take your time to explore each of them. Creativity Time Using traditional instruments, make your unique bonsai with an assistance of a friendly BAC crew who'll be happy to chat. Find the joy in trying new options and experimenting. All materials used are real natural materials that have been carefully dried and preserved. You can choose bringing it home or leaving at the center (upgrade is also available). In case of taking it home, we'll help with the packaging and all necessary procedures.
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Reviews
It was a very welcoming environment and the instructors were extremely friendly. I loved the unique experience of learning about the types of bonsai trees and then choosing which one i wanted to make. The three inn my party all did different designs and they turned out great. They were packed up really nicely. I highly recommend.
What a wonderful experience! This bonsai-making class was one of the highlights of our time in Osaka. Lisa, our guide, was incredibly warm, patient, enthusiastic, and she made the whole experience both fun and enjoyable. It was such a peaceful, hands-on, and memorable experience. As a bonus we also left with beautiful bonsai trees that we can bring home. Thank you, Lisa, for such a fun experience! We would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Osaka.
Lovely experience! Super kind people and also super child friendly! For us a little bit hard to find the Building but they are very helpful and came outside :) (knife and bonsai)
We had a lovely time making our bonsa! Having a beautiful keepsake to take homr with us was a bonus!
It was a great experience and araata was a great guide! Our bonsai trees look amazing and even better in person! Worth every penny
I had a wonderful experience making bonsai here. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and explained each step clearly, making it easy and enjoyable even as a beginner. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and created a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It was a fun and memorable hands-on experience, and I left with a beautiful bonsai and a new appreciation for the art. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone visiting or looking to try something unique!
It was a really fun experience doing this!!!
Such a fun experience! I made a really nice bonsai that looks great as an interior decoration at home. I loved being able to take it with me!
Bonsai making is such a unique experience in Osaka! It’s more important to me to spend time having cultural experiences where I feel connected to different art forms in Japan and bonsai was so relaxing and therapeutic. The guides at BUB Activity center are so helpful.
Didn't know much about bonsai, but fun experience! No need to worry about quarantine, they have knowledge so you can ask them.
It turned out much better than I expected! I also learned about the history of bonsai and the different types, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I’m excited to display my bonsai in my living room!
The guide, Lisa, was very nice and helpful! very fun thing to do while here and lots of options to choose from. it took about an hour and thirty minutes to do. its a small class, though just me and my mom were there, it seems the class size can be 12 max. the atmosphere is calm, simple, and very clean. Its best for people who like crafts, are creative, and want to bring back home something to remember.
It was an amazing experience! I had so much fun during this bonsai activity, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. 💕
This is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Japan ! The fee is very reasonable and length is around 1 hour! Staffs were very friendly and helpful. Not so crowded in the afternoon. Atmosphere is calm and amazing. Best for looking for unique experience!
Carefully shaping the tiny tree with my own hands was incredibly relaxing and felt like a truly wonderful way to connect directly with the beautiful Japanese spirit of Zen!
I never got experience like this. Its very attractive activity.
I had a wonderful time at the Osaka bonsai making experience with a local guide.
Creating my own original bonsai was a unique and enjoyable experience.
This was a perfect stop during our trip. The bonsai workshop was easy to join, didn’t require a lot of time, and gave us a chance to experience a unique part of Japanese culture. It was both relaxing and engaging, and we were able to create our own bonsai to remember the experience. A great activity for travelers looking for something authentic and memorable.
It was a wonderful time. The crew is the best! I want to come again
It was my first bonsai experience and it turned out one of the most memorable experience I’ve ever had. The staff were all so friendly and helpful, made our experience so much better. Thanks a lot!
I’ve always been curious about Japanese culture, but I’d never had the chance to experience it firsthand. Being able to take part in the activities and watch live demonstrations made it feel so much more real and engaging. It was a refreshing and memorable experience that gave me a deeper appreciation for Japan’s traditions.
For a lazy person who ruins plants like me, it was the best souvenir. Every time I enter my room, bonsai reminds me of my Japan trip. Perfect size and cuteness. I could choose pot, moss and leaves. Instructors explain everything so well in English. Thank you, Arata!
I loved the bonsai making experience! I didn’t realise there were so many types of bonsai styles and it was fun learning and making it. They also packaged it securely for you to take home!
Receiving advice for making the bonsai, angling the branch, which pot to choose, matching the overall image of the bonsai Excited to decorate it in my room! We had an amazing time making our own bonsai! The instructor gave us fantastic, detailed advice on everything from how to angle the branches properly to choosing the perfect pot that matched the overall image of the tree. I can't wait to decorate my room with it! Highly recommend.
I could find new experience in BUB. That’s super amazing and I make sure to recommend to all foreigners.
Nice experience, they helped me with most of the things like design of the plant, balance of the plant, and choosing the right material for the theme, while still making sure the core of the bonsai plant look is more towards what I feel.
The experience of creating my own bonsai was incredible. The staff was very attentive and explained to me step by step how to shape it. I loved being able to learn about this Japanese tradition in a practical way and taking home something made by me. A very relaxing, special, and totally recommended activity.
100% recommended, you can immerse yourself in the culture of bonsais
Wonderful experience despite my limited manual skills; the team is very attentive, welcoming, and smiling. I highly recommend it :) Lisa and Arata are fantastic!
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