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This wasn’t a place we first expected to see bonsai, staying in the Fujiya Hotel for a couple of days enjoying the ornamental gardens from our room we decided to go for a closer look. Whilst exploring the beautifully maintained gardens we stumbled upon a good sized collection of bonsai trees seemingly maintained by the hotel almost tucked away out sight. Located south from Tokyo, the hotel is one of the oldest in Japan, and has had many famous guests and includes some very luxurious hot spring baths. Even though our trip wasn’t solely focused on bonsai this was an unexpected treat none the less.

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