Bonsai Plaza Azalea Weekend 2026
On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026, Bonsai Plaza will be exceptionally open for an additional weekend during the azalea bloom.
During this period, many satsuki azaleas reveal their refined floral beauty. Not all azaleas bloom at the same time — and that is precisely what makes a visit special: you will experience the collection in a living, seasonal moment, with differences in colour, form, flowering stage and character.
Date/Time
Saturday 30 May 2026, 08:00–16:00
Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:00–16:00
Location
Omloop 4, Boskoop, The Netherlands
There is no special programme during this weekend. You are welcome to take your time, enjoy the flowering satsuki azaleas and explore the collection. Naturally, we will be pleased to assist you personally with any questions about trees, care, selection or further development.
Admission is free; registration is not required.
You are warmly welcome.
Where else to find us in 2025–2026?
Kokufu-ten
Date: 8–11 & 14–18 February 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno)
Wonderful news: one of our bonsai has been selected for the anniversary edition of the 100th Kokufu-ten — the world’s most prestigious bonsai exhibition. We are proud of this recognition of the quality and care of our trees, and we are happy to share it with everyone who takes bonsai as seriously as we do.
Beyond our own Open Days, Bonsai Plaza participates in several respected European events.
These are good moments to meet, exchange ideas and study fine trees together.
Would you like to see a specific tree or pot in person? Please let us know — we will be glad to bring it along for you.
The Trophy
Date: 28 February – 1 March 2026
Location: Genk, Belgium
The Trophy is a point of reference in Europe for the presentation and study of bonsai. This edition features live demonstrations by Shinji Suzuki and Hiroaki Suzuki — two generations working with calm precision. Their work shows refined aesthetic judgement, respect for nature and a harmonious balance.
Bonsai Plaza will be present with two stands, showing an exclusive selection of recent imports and ceramics from Japan and Korea.
Is there a particular tree you would like us to bring? Please let us know.
Find our two stands at The Trophy: https://www.bonsaiplaza.com/en/the-trophy/
Event website (external link): https://bonsaiassociation.be/trophy/
Arco Bonsai
Date: 24–26 April 2026
Location: Arco, Italy
Arco Bonsai brings practitioners and collectors together in a focused, collegial setting.
The programme includes demonstrations and exhibitions by European and Japanese masters.
You will find our stand behind Caffè Casinò, on Viale Magnolie, where we will present a carefully curated selection from our latest import.
Find our stand: behind Caffè Casinò, midway along Viale Magnolie
Event website (external link): https://www.arcobonsai.com/
Events we proudly support
Bonsai Plaza is a proud sponsor of several respected bonsai associations.
We will not be present at the following events; we are pleased to recommend them within our community.
Annual April Bonsai Show
Date: 11 April 2026
Location: BVMNL, Leersum, De Binder, Hoflaan 29, LEERSUM
A spring tradition by Bonsai Vereniging Midden Nederland, with carefully selected members’ trees.
The group demonstration is led by Bruno Wijman, in a collegial and instructive atmosphere.
Event website (external link): http://bonsainederland.nl/evenementen/
Bonsai of the West
Date: June 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Location: Hortus Botanicus, Poortlandplein 6, 2628 BM Delft, Netherlands
A summer club day at the Hortus Botanicus, with exhibitions, demonstrations and open exchange among enthusiasts — in a relaxed, authentic atmosphere.
Event website (external link): http://www.bonsaivanhetwesten.nl
We look forward to seeing you at these events!
Bonsai Plaza Year-End Sale 2025
Our annual year-end sale has become a tradition in our nursery — a calm moment to bring the bonsai year to a close, together. We warmly welcome you on 7 and 8 November: a considered opportunity to expand your collection with care.
Date/Time
Saturday 7 November, 08:00–16:00
Sunday 8 November, 11:00–16:00
Location
Omloop 4, Boskoop, Netherlands
On Saturday 7 November we are honoured to welcome Mario Komsta as our guest. Trained in Japan and widely respected, Mario is appreciated for refined styling, clear decision-making and precise technique.
Since autumn 2024, Bonsai Plaza has presented his work in our nursery. He continues to develop selected trees from the Bonsai Plaza collection — with attention to character, structure and long-term refinement.
Mario is known for precise technique and deep knowledge: establishing a sound foundation and refining it carefully over the years. During the year-end sale you can observe his approach up close and take away practical guidance. Mario’s method combines technical precision with horticultural insight. Over the weekend you will see wiring and branch selection at close quarters and receive useful advice on seasonal work and repotting.
What to expect during the Year-End Sale at Bonsai Plaza and Yokoso Japanese Gardens:
- Mario Komsta working (Saturday) on Bonsai Plaza trees: wiring, refinement and detail work.
- The entire Bonsai Plaza collection carefully presented
- 15% on the full range — in-nursery only
- Up to 50% on selected items — in-nursery only
- Exclusive on-site offers for exceptional trees
We look forward to welcoming you on the weekend of 7–8 November.
For more information: [email protected]
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Bonsai Plaza Open Days 2026
This spring, Bonsai Plaza turns 27 — a modest milestone we are pleased to share with you.
Date/Time:
Saturday 28 March 2026, 08:00–16:00
Sunday 29 March 2026, 11:00–16:00
Location:
Omloop 4, Boskoop, Netherlands
What to expect:
- Saturday — Mario Komsta at work
Mario is an internationally renowned bonsai artist and teacher, known for his clear approach to structure and refinement. He will be working throughout the day on selected trees from the Bonsai Plaza collection: wiring, refinement and detail work, with a sharp eye for structure, nebari and long-term development. You are welcome to watch up close — and to ask him any bonsai-related questions. - Sunday — Instructive nursery walks with Danny Use (Bonsai Center Ginkgo)
Danny is a pioneer in the European bonsai world, with more than forty years of professional bonsai experience. As the driving force behind Bonsai Center Ginkgo, he is known for his keen eye for quality material and his practical, down-to-earth advice. He will guide you along the trees and discuss what serious enthusiasts want to know: character, quality, potential, design direction and refinement.
If you have a tree in mind, you can also ask him for purchase advice and a clear next-steps plan. - New arrivals from Japan and Korea (over 5,000 new bonsai): an exceptionally broad and deep selection in the familiar Bonsai Plaza line — from refined material to trees with clear future potential, in a range of sizes and styles. At this time of year, the new season’s arrivals can be viewed all at once, so you can take your time to look, compare and assess nebari, movement, branching, health and development direction.
- New hand-crafted pots by Japanese ceramicists: a wide arrival with great variety in shape, size and presence — from subtle, quiet glazes to pots with characterful patina. Ideal for creating a pairing that doesn’t just “fit”, but truly supports the story of the tree.
- A careful selection of Japanese garden trees
- Decorative stones, stepping stones and lanterns — chosen for balance and material quality
- Personal guidance on placement, styling and repotting timing; considerate in-nursery offers
Free entry; no registration required.
You are most welcome.
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