2023 Maple Festival - Seattle Japanese Garden (Origami, Taiko Live, Kendo, Scavenger Hunt..) Oct 5-15, 2023NEW

The breathtaking sight of maple trees in fall colors at the annual Maple Festival. Join us for Momijigari - the beloved tradition of appreciating nature’s art. Each day brings out more colors to the Seattle Japanese Garden during this time of year creating a breathtaking view.

Self-guided maple tour brochures will be available at the gatehouse all day.


Festival Dates
Thursday, October 5 - 15, 2023

Event Schedule
(Event schedule is subject to change.)

Free First Thursday, October 5
Maples of the Seattle Japanese Garden" Exhibit Opening @Tateuchi Community Room

Friday, October 6
11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm-3pm Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room

Saturday, October 7
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm - 2pm Kendo Demonstration @Harbor
2pm - 3pm Sumi-e Demo by Ayan Rivera @East Gate

Sunday, October 8
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
11:30am-12pm Aikido Demonstration @Harbor
1pm-2pm Bonsai Demo by Anthony Fajarillo @Tateuchi Community Room

Monday, October 9 - Garden Closed

Friday, Oct 13
11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm-3pm Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room

Family Saturday, October 14
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
11:30am-12:30pm Smile Time and Kamishibai by Yumiko Sorensen @Moon Viewing
1pm-2pm Taiko by University Washington Taiko Kai @Harbor

Sunday, October 15
11:30am-1:30pm Origami by P.A.P.E.R
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
2pm-3pm Shakuhachi by Kodo Araki VI @Garden

(Event schedule is subject to change.)
* Admission to the garden ends 45 minutes prior to the closing time (No admission after 4:15pm)
* Plan to arrive at least one hour prior to the closing time
* Tripods are not allowed in the garden