The74rd
January 10th, 2025
~March 10th
What is Bonbai?
Bonbai refers to potted plums, or plum bonsai.
At the Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition, about 90 pots out of about 300 pots will be displayed in a purely Japanese-style tatami room, depending on the blooming period.
Some of the trees are huge, nearly three meters tall, and some are said to be 400 years old.
The Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition began in 1950, and this year marks the 74th time.
It is a popular New Year's tradition.
List of bonbai
The Bonbai Exhibition in Nagahama has huge and ancient trees that are unlike any other.
We also give each Bonbai a name and grow them with great love.
Out of about 300 pots, 90 pots are always on display according to the flowering period.
English Guide Tour
As a network of professional tour guides, fluent in English and certified by the City of Nagahama, we offer an abundance of local knowledge, warm hospitality, and a deep interest in the various attractions that Nagahama Plum Bonsai Exhibition has to offer from nature to local history, culture, and tradition. We look forward to sharing these with you, and helping you enjoy a special time during your stay!.
Tea ceremony/souvenirs
We have a tea room where you can enjoy the view of the Bon Plum blossoms while enjoying a leisurely cup of tea. We also carry sweets and goods related to the Bonbai Exhibition, as well as Nagahama's famous sweets and specialty products.
Period/Fee
| 【period】 | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - Sunday, March 10, 2024 |
|---|---|
| [Closed] | Open every day during the period |
| 【venue】 | Keiunkan |
| 【time】 | 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30) |
| 【Fee】 | Adults (high school students and above) 800 yen Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen Group rate: 20% discount for 20 people or more |
Surrounding sightseeing
The venue, Keiunkan, is located in the center of Nagahama city near JR Nagahama Station, making it convenient for sightseeing around the area after viewing the Bonbai Exhibition.
