The 46th Nihon BONSAI Taikanten
Calligraphy by Hakuju Kuiseko
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The 46th Nihon BONSAI Taikanten
2026.11.20(Fri)11.23(Mon)
9:00-16:30* On the final day (23rd), until 16:00
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe"
The World of BONSAI where Nature and Art intertwine
Welcome to Japan's Largest BONSAI Exhibition

Bonsai is a traditional Japanese art that expresses the inherent beauty of plants in a small pot.Its unique charm, which combines natural beauty with artificial beauty, has attracted attention around the world.

This exhibition will bring together bonsai, pine and cypress, azalea, small bonsai, and original bonsai, as well as fine wood, suiseki, and masterpieces, all of which have been publicly solicited and carefully selected from across the country.

This is the largest bonsai exhibition in Japan indoors in terms of both display style and scale,so please enjoy the traditional beauty and charm of Japan, which is widely known around the world as "BONSAI".

Demonstration * Paid

We will host demonstrations by bonsai artists. Experience up close the techniques that bring out the utmost beauty of bonsai. From beginners to enthusiasts, all are welcome to enjoy this special program. Please feel free to stop by.

* A paid viewing ticket is required to watch the demonstration.

  • Joint demonstration by Masayuki Fujikawa and Taiga Urushibata, fellow disciples of the Masahiko Kimura school
    11/20(Fri) 10:00–

  • 52nd Sakufu-ten Prime Minister's Award winner (to be decided in October) demonstration
    11/21(Sat) 10:00–

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Bonsai Workshop

Under the guidance of a bonsai artist, create your own small bonsai.
Take home the finished piece as a keepsake of your experience.

* A paid ticket is required to participate.

Sat, Nov 21 14:00– and Sun, Nov 22 14:00–
* Duration: approx. 60 minutes

Limited to 30 participants each day

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Bonsai Guided Tour

With guidance from bonsai researcher Hitomi Kawasaki, enjoy the exhibition at a leisurely pace while learning the features and beauty of each bonsai. Using an audio guide, we introduce how to appreciate bonsai in an accessible way for beginners.

* A paid ticket is required to participate.

Fri, Nov 20 14:00–, Sat, Nov 21 13:00–, Sun, Nov 22 11:00–
* Duration: approx. 30 minutes

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Concurrent Events

  • Solo Exhibition

    Fri, Nov 20 – Mon, Nov 23, 9:00–16:30

    Special exhibition featuring meaningful themes and creative presentations

  • Grand Market

    Fri, Nov 20 – Mon, Nov 23, 9:00–16:30
    * On the final day (23rd), until 15:00

    A comprehensive bonsai market gathering excellent dealers from all over Japan

  • Auction

    Sat, Nov 21, 17:30–

    Auction starts at 17:30 on the 21st

Time Schedule

Event Open

Demonstration

09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00

09:00
|
16:30

Event Open

10:00
|
12:00

Joint demonstration by Masayuki Fujikawa and Taiga Urushibata, fellow disciples of the Masahiko Kimura school

Event Open

Bonsai Workshop

Demonstration

09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00

09:00
|
16:30

Event Open

14:00
|
15:00

10:00
|
12:00

Demonstration by the 52nd Sakufu-ten Prime Minister's Award winner (to be decided in October)

Event Open

Bonsai Workshop

09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00

09:00
|
16:30

Event Open

14:00
|
15:00

Event Open

09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00

09:00
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16:00

Event Open

Tickets

Event Overview

Event Name
46th Nihon BONSAI Taikanten Exhibition — BONSAI JAPAN —
Dates
Friday, November 20 – Monday, November 23, 2026 / 9:00 – 16:30 (until 16:00 on the 23rd)
Admission Fee (tax included)
・Admission Ticket: 1,500 yen
* Free for elementary school students and younger
* Group discount available

・Admission Ticket + Guided Tour: 2,000 yen
・[Option] Demonstration Viewing: 3,000 yen
・[Option] Bonsai Workshop Experience: 3,000 yen
Venue
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe", 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343
Organizer
Nihon BONSAI Taikanten Exhibition Organizing Committee, Kyoto City, The Kyoto Shimbun, KBS Kyoto, Nippon BONSAI Growers Cooperative
Special Sponsor
Kyoto International Cultural Foundation, Keiun-an, TANAX Inc.
Support (Planned)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Agency for Cultural Affairs; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Kyoto Prefecture; Shiga Prefecture; Japan BONSAI Association; Japan Satsuki Association; All Japan Shohin Bonsai Association; Japan Suiseki Association; Japan Satsuki Cooperative; Japan Shohin Bonsai Cooperative; Japan Suiseki Association; Kyoto Tourism Federation; Kyoto City Tourism Association; NHK Kyoto Broadcasting Station
Sponsorship
Kindai Shuppan Co., Ltd.; S-Press Media Publishing Co., Ltd.
Inquiry
Nihon BONSAI Taikanten Exhibition Secretariat (inside The Kyoto Shimbun COM)
TEL:(+81)75-241-6172 (weekdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Past Events
“The 44th Nihon BONSAI Taikanten”

ACCESS

Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe"
9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343
Nearest station: About 8 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line

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