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Explore Fukui’s Merchant Heritage with a Bonsai Craft Session

Fukui Prefecture, Japanby Attractive JAPAN

  • 1.5 hours
  • Up to 4 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

[10:30] Meet at Mikuni Station & Mikuni Town Walk [11:00] Bonsai Experience at Mikunien [12:00] Tour Ends Guided walking tour through the historic district of Mikuni, a town that once flourished through the Kitamaebune trade. Experience local culture amidst retro streetscapes filled with traditional architecture and the legacy of the Mikuni Festival. Enjoy a hands-on ""apprentice-style"" bonsai workshop, assisting with basic pruning and shaping at a local studio. Watch a live demonstration by a master artisan to discover the aesthetics and cultural depth of Japanese bonsai. A light, inbound-friendly craft experience featuring great photo opportunities and direct interaction with the artisan.

What's included

  • Bonsai Experience
  • English-Speaking Walking Guide
  • Insurance (150 JPY per person for day trips)

    Itinerary

    Discover the rich history of Mikuni, a vibrant port town that once flourished through the Kitamaebune trade, on this immersive half-day guided walking tour. Departing from Mikuni Station, you will stroll through charming, retro streetscapes and explore local cultural highlights before visiting an authentic bonsai studio for a special "apprentice-style" bonsai workshop. This light hands-on craft experience focuses on assisting with basic pruning and shaping, as well as watching a live demonstration by a master artisan. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese aesthetics and bonsai culture, with plenty of moments for taking great photos and interacting directly with the craftsman!

    Meeting and pickup

    Access: Approx. 50 minutes from Fukui Station via the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line Number of participants:2–4 people

    End point

    Access: Approx. 50 minutes from Fukui Station via the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line Number of participants:2–4 people

    Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Clothes:Clothes that can get a little dirty *Please note that you will be handling soil, which may stain your clothes. Aprons are not provided.

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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