Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
さいたま市大宮盆栽美術館
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama City is a museum dedicated to bonsai, the Japanese art of growing small trees in pots. Visitors can see carefully shaped bonsai trees indoors and in the bonsai garden. It is a quiet place to learn about this traditional art. The museum is within walking distance of two train stations.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
March–October: 9:00–16:30. November–February: 9:00–16:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
Closed on Thursdays (except national holidays) and December 29 – January 3.
- Admission
Adults 310 yen; high school/university students and people over 65: 150 yen; elementary and junior high students: 100 yen. Group prices in brackets on the official page.
- Getting there
5-minute walk from the East Exit of Toro Station (JR Utsunomiya Line), or 10-minute walk from Omiya Kouen Station (Tobu Noda Line).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Half-price admission for people with a disability certificate and one companion; 2 accessible parking spaces (free).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The museum asks visitors not to take photos in the main exhibits and the garden.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Saitama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:27
- Asr14:20
- Maghrib16:42
- Isha18:09
Times are calculated for Saitama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saitama.
Places to pray near Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): bonsai-art-museum.jp, mlit.go.jp