Who are we?
ABOUT US
EISEI-EN KYOTO BONSAI GARDEN
KYOTO, JAPAN
Eisei-en Kyoto officially opened in early 2026 and is Japan's newest bonsai garden, gallery, and educational facility. The garden features well-known bonsai with historical value and provenance, including many Kichou Bonsai, or registered important bonsai masterpieces on display. Set up a time to visit or study at Eisei-en Kyoto on your next visit to Japan!
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The term eisei is a combination of two Japanese Kanji characters. The first, ei (永, pronounced ay), is defined as forever, eternal, ever-lasting, and perpetual. The second, sei (青, pronounced say), means young, green, blue, and adolescence. The combined word eisei could, therefore, be interpreted as forever green, eternally young, or ever-lasting youth. Beneath these more direct translations, though, lie several deeper meanings that speak to the core values and principles expressed in the garden - namely, always maintaining a youthful, energetic approach to learning and forever striving to provide for, and transmit knowledge to, the next generation.
The final character, en (園), means garden or nursery. Thus the name Eisei-en is brought to life, representing the garden's dedication to the future of the global bonsai community.
VISIT THE GARDEN
Currently, Eisei-en in closed to the public. We will reopen to the public in Kyoto, Japan in 2025.
JOIN THE SCHOOL
Join our waiting list for the Immersive Bonsai Program, which will begin in 2025 in Kyoto, Japan!
JOIN BONSAI-U
Bonsai-U is our comprehensive online bonsai learning platform. Join today and get access to new bonsai demos each month, as well as live Q&A sessions with Bjorn L Bjorholm!
