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Bonsai Culture Expo 2026 at the Parc Floral de Paris
Transport yourself to the heart of Japanese tradition as one of the world's most renowned bonsai experts leads a series of masterclasses in a lush garden setting. Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this exhibition is the perfect place to explore ancient techniques and admire truly breath-taking miniature landscapes.
Parc Floral de Paris (Paris 12th)
About
The Bonsaï Culture Expo returns to the Parc Floral de Paris on November 14 and 15, 2026, for its 6th edition. This gathering celebrates Japanese botanical art, highlighted by an exclusive demonstration from Kaori Yamada, a 5th-generation expert from the Seikou-en nursery. Visitors can explore exceptional bonsai collections, meet international professionals, and discover traditional Japanese pottery. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments. Please note that online booking is required to attend this event, which runs from 09:30 to 17:00.
Bonsai Culture Expo 2026 – 6th editionNovember 14 and 15, 2026 – Parc Floral de Paris
For the very first time in France, and perhaps even in Europe, Bonsai Culture Expo welcomes, into this exclusively male world, a Japanese female bonsai expert: Kaori Yamada, 5th generation of the Seikou-en nursery, in Omiya, in the historic heart of the bonsai village.
Daughter of Tomio Yamada sensei, she continues and develops Saika Bonsai, a unique style created by her father. During the event, she will perform an exceptional demonstration by creating a Saika Bonsai composition, which will then enrich the Parc Floral de Paris bonsai collection – the very first permanent bonsai collection created in Europe, in 1989.
On the program:
- Exceptional bonsai within the EXPO pavilion,
- Demonstrations by Kaori YAMADA, translated into French.
- Bonsai professionals: French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch...
- High-quality artisan potters.
- Japanese street-food and artisan stalls.
You will also be able to vote online for your favorite bonsai for the public prize.
Come and enrich your collection or adopt your first bonsai and discover how to care for it.
Discover this millennial Japanese art for a weekend at the Parc Floral de Paris.
Practical information:
- Entrance fee: 10 euros (valid for 2 days) → Online booking
- Schedule: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.Ticket offices and entrance close 1 hour before the end of the show.
- Address: Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris (Parc Floral de Paris).
- Access: Metro line 1 – Terminus: Château de Vincennes.
Website: bonsaiculture.fr
Our take on this event
Taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026, the Bonsaï Culture Expo invites enthusiasts to the Parc Floral de Paris to experience the 6th edition of this international event. A key highlight is the presence of Kaori Yamada, who will showcase the Saïka Bonsai style. Her work will be added to the park’s permanent collection, which has been a staple of the location since 1989.
The event features a diverse array of professionals from across Europe, including potters and bonsai experts. Guests are encouraged to sample Japanese street food, browse artisanal stands, and cast their vote for the public choice award. The exhibition is open from 09:30 to 17:00, with ticket offices closing one hour before the event ends. Entry tickets are priced at 10 euros and cover both days.
Accessibility is a priority, with the venue equipped to accommodate wheelchair users, as well as guests with visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities. To ensure accessibility for all, the demonstrations by Kaori Yamada will be translated into French, making the intricate techniques of Japanese bonsai care approachable for everyone attending.
