Nihon Bonsai Taikanten (Japan Bonsai Exhibition) 2026

Dates & time: November 20, 2026 (Fri) - November 23, 2026 (Mon) 9:00–16:30 (on the final day, Nov 23, until 16:00; the sales corner closes at 15:00)
cost: 1,500 yen (free for elementary school age and under; groups of 20 or more 1,300 yen per person)
Venue & access: Miyako Messe (Kyoto City Industrial Hall) Train: About an 8-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the subway Tozai Line
Car: About 7 km into the city from the Kyoto-Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Miyako Messe (Kyoto City Industrial Hall), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For four days, bonsai and suiseki (viewing stones) entered from across Japan fill Miyako Messe in Kyoto's Okazaki district. 2026 marks the 46th Nihon Bonsai Taikanten, organized by a committee that includes the Japan Bonsai Cooperative Association, Kyoto City, the Kyoto Shimbun and KBS Kyoto, with backing from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There is also a sales corner on site. As an indoor show it works in any weather, and it is easy to pair with Heian Shrine and the Okazaki museums nearby. Children of elementary school age and under get in free.

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Exhibits

Bonsai entered from across Japan
Suiseki (viewing stones)

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FAQ

How much is admission?

Admission is 1,500 yen. Children of elementary school age and under are free, and groups of 20 or more pay 1,300 yen per person.

Can I buy bonsai there?

Yes, there is a sales corner at the venue. On the final day, November 23, it closes at 15:00.

Can I visit on a rainy day?

Yes. The show is held indoors at Miyako Messe, so the weather does not matter.