Itinerary
Throughout IGCA 2027, delegates will visit some of Japan's most inspiring garden centres, each offering its own unique approach to horticulture, retail and customer experience.
From innovative merchandising and premium plant production to beautifully designed retail spaces and exceptional hospitality, every visit has been carefully selected to provide fresh ideas and practical inspiration for garden centre professionals.
Along the way, delegates will experience the diversity of Japan's garden industry while building lasting friendships with colleagues from around the world.
Every garden centre tells a different story—and every visit offers new inspiration.
Ozaki Flower Park
Located in Tokyo, Ozaki Flower Park is one of Japan's leading independent garden centres, known as the "Botanical Garden You Can Shop." It offers an inspiring selection of seasonal flowers, trees, rare tropical plants and indoor greenery, creating an enjoyable destination for gardeners of all levels.
Guided by its philosophy, "Feel the Power of Plants," Ozaki Flower Park combines outstanding plant quality, creative merchandising and expert horticultural knowledge to inspire richer everyday life through gardening.
Green Farm
Located in Yokohama, Green Farm is one of Japan's leading destination garden centres, offering an inspiring blend of plants, gardening products and outdoor living ideas. Since its founding in 1979, it has been dedicated to enriching everyday life through flowers and greenery, combining high-quality horticulture with exceptional customer service.
More than a place to shop, Green Farm inspires visitors with beautiful seasonal displays, an extensive selection of plants, expert advice and thoughtfully designed retail spaces, encouraging people of all levels to enjoy the pleasures of gardening.
The Garden – Yoneyama Plantation
Located in Yokohama, The Garden – Yoneyama Plantation is one of Japan's largest independent garden centres, offering an extensive selection of outdoor and indoor plants, gardening supplies and lifestyle products. Its spacious retail environment showcases the diversity and quality of Japanese horticulture.
More than a garden centre, The Garden combines expert advice, inspiring seasonal displays and carefully selected products to enrich everyday life through plants. For IGCA delegates, it offers an excellent example of how a modern Japanese garden centre blends retail excellence, horticultural expertise and warm hospitality.
Green Gallery Gardens
Located in Hachioji, Tokyo, Green Gallery Gardens is one of Japan's most distinctive destination garden centres. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it offers seasonal plants, trees, houseplants, imported pottery and lifestyle products, creating an inspiring destination for plant lovers.
A unique feature is its integration with Yoshida Ornamental Fish, a family business with over 100 years of history, offering koi, tropical fish and aquatic plants alongside professional pond design services. Together, they present a uniquely Japanese lifestyle experience that blends gardening, landscape design and aquatic life.
Tochigi Engei Ark Town
Located in Ark Town Utsunomiya, directly connected to the city's Light Rail Transit (LRT), Tochigi Engei Ark Town represents a new generation of Japanese garden centres. It offers an inspiring selection of seasonal plants, gardening products and gifts within a vibrant mixed-use destination.
More than a place to shop, Tochigi Engei encourages people to connect with nature through beautiful displays, workshops and expert horticultural advice. For IGCA delegates, it provides an excellent example of how a modern garden centre can serve as both a retail destination and a welcoming community hub.
Tokorozawa Engei
Located in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Tokorozawa Engei is a long-established independent garden centre offering seasonal flowers, indoor plants, bonsai and gardening accessories. Recently renewed, it provides an inspiring destination for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
A distinctive feature is its strong connection to Japan's bonsai tradition. Weekend bonsai workshops and professional care services allow visitors to learn from experienced instructors while helping owners preserve their treasured bonsai for years to come.
For IGCA delegates, Tokorozawa Engei offers a uniquely Japanese example of how a modern garden centre can preserve and promote the centuries-old art of bonsai while delivering an engaging retail experience for today's gardeners.