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2025: 29th Japanese Fall Festival Event - Mizumoto Stroll Garden (Japanese Culture, Food, Performances, Live Taiko, Samurai Sword..) 3 DaysNEW
Springfield, MO 65807
Japanese Fall Festival 2025 - Springfield, Missouri.
Celebrate Japanese culture and Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan at the 29th Annual Japanese Fall Festival. Hosted at the serene Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, the festival features live performances, cultural activities, food, workshops, cosplay, and traditional ceremonies. This year’s headliner is Samurai Sword Soul, a New York-based theater group performing dramatic, comedic sword-fighting acts. Enjoy a weekend full of family-friendly entertainment and authentic Japanese experiences.
Dates & Times
• Friday, September 5, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
Admission (Tickets at Gate Only)
• Friday & Sunday: $9 adults / $4 children (ages 3-12)
• Saturday: $14 adults / $4 children
• Sunday Special: $4 for guests in cosplay
• Free for Springfield Sister Cities Association members
Festival Highlights
• Samurai Sword Soul - Sword-fighting theater troupe (headliner)
• Yasu Ishida - Magician, storyteller, and emcee
• Candlelight Walks & Wishing Lanterns - Friday & Saturday at dusk
• Japanese Tea Ceremonies - Traditional matcha tea experience
• Cosplay Day - Sunday, Sept. 7 ($4 admission in costume)
• Yukata Try-On, Workshops, Tea Café
• Kids Activities & Cultural Tents - Crafts, games, and hands-on fun
• Vendors & Food Booths - Authentic Japanese wares and treats
• Isesaki Delegates & Performances - Celebrate sister city ties
Parking & Traffic Notes
• Follow park staff guidance (may include unpaved lots)
• No left turns allowed into or out of the park-enter northbound from Battlefield Rd.
Additional Info
• Pets welcome (must follow park rules)
• Volunteers receive free entry the day of their shift
• Sponsorships and vendor booths available
Event Location
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
Festival Event Title
Annual Japanese Fall Festival Event - Mizumoto Stroll Garden (Japanese Culture, Food, Performances..(Live Taiko, Samurai Sword, Seiran Chiba
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