Koji Hiramatsu

Embark on a profound journey into the world of bonsai.

Concept

“Koji Hiramatsu’s BONSAI JOURNEY” is an authentic online bonsai school based in Takamatsu, Japan—renowned as the sacred land of bonsai.

Inspired by the tradition of Edo-period journeys, participants from all over the globe will grow together through friendly competition and mutual encouragement, striving toward an ideal destination.

A trusted teacher, a clear path, and excellent preparation—all you need for this journey is ready. Now, all that’s left is for you to take your first step.

A Good Teacher.

Sensei

Koji Hiramatsu

He is the fourth-generation head of Hiramatsu Shunshoen, a bonsai garden with a 150-year legacy. He has traveled extensively—not only across Japan but also to Europe, the U.S., Eastern Europe, and Asia—as an instructor at exhibitions and workshops, sharing his deep knowledge and refined techniques to promote bonsai culture around the world.

The Good Path.

Courses

Every great journey begins with a well-crafted plan.
At BONSAI JOURNEY, we offer three unique courses—”Ayumi”, “Uma”, and “Fune”—tailored to match your experience and goals. Whether you’re just beginning or striving to reach new heights, there’s a path here that’s right for you.

You can try our free video lessons just by registering as a member.

Click here for more information and comparison of each course.

Good preparation.

Functions

Over 75 videos provide practical techniques with examples of Dr. Hiramatsu’s work. Lessons are searchable by work type and tree species, and upon completion of the course, students receive an attractive digital certificate of completion (to be implemented soon).

Stay tuned for more forums and merchandise stores to be added in future updates.

Flow of Use

Flow

Choose a course

First, choose the course that best suits your level of experience. In addition to subscription-based paid courses, we also offer a free trial course.

Member Registration & Login

You must be a registered member to take any course. If you are not a member yet, please register, or log in if you are already registered.

settlement of accounts

For paid courses, a subscription plan ( Monthly payment/ Yearly payment) is required. Payment can be made by credit card.

Start of lesson

Please go to the My Account page to go to the available courses and enjoy the online courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q & A

BONSAI JOURNEY is an online bonsai school from Japan. From the basics to advanced techniques, you can learn systematically while enjoying Koji Hiramatsuteacher’s abundant examples of works. Come join us on a journey through the profound world of bonsai, where nature is recreated in a small pot.

BONSAI JOURNEY offers three courses, “Walk,” “Horse,” and “Boat,” depending on the learner’s level.

“Ayumi”( Novice) Bonsai Care: Learn the basic care and concept of bonsai.

“Uma”( Adept) : Pruningand improve your wiring and other techniques.

“Fune”( Master) Bonsai Artistry : We are dedicated to the art of bonsai and the pursuit of creative artistic expression.

When in doubt Free Course to try it out for yourself!

Yes. Beginners and Masteralike will enjoy it. The ” “Ayumi”” The course is designed for complete beginners to build their skills step by step. Already experienced? The ” “Uma”” and“Fune” courses to further hone your skills.

All lessons are provided in the form of online videos. You can study in your living room or in your garden using a computer, tablet, or smartphone with Internet access. There are no viewing deadlines and you can study at your own pace.

You can check the progress of each course from the My Page dashboard, which you can access after registering as a member. You also have the ability to resume your study from where you left off.

No matter which course you wish to take, you must first Membership registration is required. is required. Create an account by entering your username, e-mail address, password, and other necessary information. For paid courses, you will need to register and pay for a subscription plan.

There are three levels of subscription plans, with the Noviceplan offering only the Novicecourse, the Adeptplan offering Noviceand Adept, and the Masterplan offering all three. The fees for each are Course List for a list of courses. You can pay by credit card.

Monthly paymentis a monthly subscription method, suitable for first-time users and those who want to learn in a short period of time. Yearly paymentis suitable for long-term users and is less expensive than Monthly paymentif you pay for the whole year at once.

The subscription plan will begin immediately after payment is completed and the course will be available. The duration is 1 month for Monthly paymentand 1 year for Yearly payment. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless you request cancellation.

Subscription You can change your plan from the details page of

However, the fee calculation and renewal date for plan changes are handled as follows.

  • [For upgrades

    • Example: If you change from a horse plan ( Monthly payment) to a boat plan ( Monthly payment), the value of the unused period in your current contract will be calculated on a pro-rated basis. You will then be billed immediately for the difference in the new plan’s rates.

  • [In case of downgrade

    • Example: When changing from the Boat Plan to the Horse Plan (a lower priced plan). Instead of an immediate refund or discount upon plan change, the current contract period (until the next renewal date) will continue as is, and the new plan rate will be switched to the new plan after the renewal date.

If you request cancellation of your subscription, it will not be immediate, but will remain in effect until your next renewal date. The cancellation will be finalized after the expiration of the subscription period. Please note that no refunds will be made for the remaining subscription period.

This feature is currently under preparation. A digital certificate will be issued to those who complete the course.

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