The World Will Meet in Japan
IGCA 2027 Tokyo Japan brings together garden center owners, growers, retailers, and industry leaders from around the world.
Discover inspiring businesses, experience Japanese culture, build lifelong friendships, and shape the future of horticulture together.
📍 Tokyo, Japan 📅 17–22 October 2027
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In Japan, meaningful moments have the power to stay with us long after they have passed. A warm welcome, a beautiful garden, a shared meal, a new friendship — these experiences touch the heart and create connections that transcend borders.
At IGCA 2027 Japan, we invite you to experience horticulture, culture and hospitality in a uniquely Japanese way. Guided by the spirit of Wa-Shin Kyo-Mei — harmony, sincerity and shared resonance — this congress will bring people, plants and ideas together.
Join us in Japan for a journey of discovery, connection and inspiration.
Dear friends from all over the world
It is a great pleasure to invite you to the IGCA 2027 in Japan-Tokyo. After the cancellation of our 2021 event, we have been looking forward to welcoming you back for a long time. Now, we are truly excited that this special opportunity has come again. More than just a congress, we hope this will be a time to reconnect, build friendships, and share meaningful experiences with colleagues from around the world.
We are preparing a program that brings together the latest ideas in garden retail along with the unique beauty of Japan. You’ll have the chance to explore not only inspiring garden centers, but also Japan’s rich garden traditions, culture, and the deep connection between plants and everyday life.
As “Team Japan,” we are committed to making your visit memorable, comfortable, and full of discovery. We hope you will feel our spirit of hospitality and enjoy the power and beauty of plants that are so central to our lives.
We are very much looking forward to spending this special week with you—learning, sharing, and enjoying together. We hope IGCA Japan 2027 will be an unforgettable experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you to Japan!
Akihiro Ozaki
President of Japan Garden Centre Association
IGCA
- Home of garden retailing
- Visit inspiring Japanese garden centres
- Connect with major retailers , glowers, bleeders & suppliers
- Meet your international colleagues
- Build lasting friendships
- Experience Japanese culture and hospitality
- Enjoy Japan
Kanazawa
Pre-Tour in Kanazawa
Learn more about the Pre-Tour from 14 to 17 October 2027
Before the congress begins, experience the beauty of Kanazawa — one of Japan’s most treasured cultural cities.
From historic gardens and traditional craftsmanship to Zen philosophy, Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality, the Kanazawa Pre-Tour offers a memorable introduction to the spirit of Japan.
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Experience JAPAN
- and feel the spirit of Wa -
Japan is more than a destination. It is a place where tradition and innovation live side by side, where gardens express harmony, and where hospitality is felt in every detail.
During IGCA 2027, delegates will discover inspiring garden centres, historic temples, Japanese gardens, seasonal cuisine and unforgettable cultural experiences.
This is not just a congress. It is a journey into the heart of Japan.
Discover Japan
Beyond the garden centres, IGCA 2027 invites you to discover the places, traditions and experiences that make Japan unforgettable.
From bonsai and temples to immersive art, Japanese cuisine and elegant hospitality, each moment is carefully prepared to share the spirit of Japan.
The team
Get to know the passionate people behind IGCA 2027 Japan.
Meet the organising committee, garden centre owners and volunteers who are preparing an unforgettable congress and look forward to welcoming the IGCA family to Japan.
Itinerary
Visit Japan's Leading Garden Centres
Discover some of Japan's most inspiring independent garden centres.
Each destination has been carefully selected to showcase innovation, exceptional plant quality and unique customer experiences.
Explore Tokyo
Make the most of your stay by exploring Tokyo beyond the congress.
From historic neighbourhoods and world-famous landmarks to shopping, dining and unforgettable cultural experiences, there's always something waiting to be discovered.
Explore Tokyo