Who are we?

ABOUT US

EISEI-EN BONSAI GARDEN

NASHVILLE, TN

From 2018 to 2023, Eisei-en has operated as the premier bonsai garden, nursery and school of the Eastern US. However, in Spring of 2024, the garden will be relocating to Kyoto, Japan and rebranding as Eisei-en Kyoto. We appreciate your support over the last five years and we look forward to working with you in the near future in Japan! Please check back for regular updates.

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.

To join the school, please visit the link below:
SCHOOL

JOIN THE SCHOOL

Join our waiting list for the Immersive Bonsai Program, which will being in 2025 in Kyoto, Japan!

For more information, click the button below.
SCHOOL DETAILS

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!

Join Bonsai-U today via the link below.
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MEET OUR STAFF

Bjorn L Bjorholm

Eisei-en Owner

Bjorn L Bjorholm, owner of Eisei-en, is a bonsai professional and instructor who spent six years as an apprentice under … Read More

Nanxi Chen posing with a Bonsai in Omiya Japan

Nanxi Chen

Japan Bonsai Tour Director

Nanxi Chen is the better half of the Eisei-en team and the force behind our Japan Bonsai Tours.  Born in … Read More