PiñonJ
Omono
It wasn't a bonsai themed trip, but it was certainly at the top of my list of things to do. I made the obligatory pilgrimage to Omiya, but I had the most interest in seeing the gardens of Kimura, Kobayashi and Suzuki. Luckily, my travels took me to Nagano Prefecture, where Suzuki is located, because his garden is one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen. And they were closed the day I went - had to talk my way in using Google Translate!
We'll start with Omiya Bonsai Museum and Omiya Bonsai Village:
In the main courtyard, you weren't allowed to take photos as you pleased, only from one slightly elevated gazebo near the center... strange rules.
We'll start with Omiya Bonsai Museum and Omiya Bonsai Village:
In the main courtyard, you weren't allowed to take photos as you pleased, only from one slightly elevated gazebo near the center... strange rules.