2016 Cherry Blossom Festival at Descanso Gardens (2 Days) - Performances, Origami, June Kuramoto, Sushi..NEW

Welcome springtime with this annual celebration of Japanese culture and the beautiful flowering trees in the landscape. Enjoy music, origami, food and guided garden walks. Activities free with admission unless noted.

Cherry Tree Sale
Both days | 10 am - 4pm | Gift Shop
These flowering trees sell out early!

Discovery Stations
Both days | 10am-3pm | Center Circle, Japanese Garden
Learn about cherry trees and related plants at these exploration tables.

Origami
Both days | 11am - 3pm | Japanese Garden
Try the art of paper folding with help from experts.

Camellia Lounge
Saturday | 10am-6pm | Japanese Garden
Sunday | 10am-7pm | Japanese Garden
Purchase Japanese influenced cuisine, including tempura and sushi selections. View the menu here.

Performance by June Kuramoto
Both days | 1-2:30 pm | Under the Oaks Theater
June Kuramoto performs on the koto, the national instrument of Japan. A classically trained musician, she is a founding member of the Japanese-American fusion ensemble Hiroshima.

Shakuhachi in the Garden
Both days | 3:00 - 5:30 pm
Enjoy the sounds of Japanese flute as musician George Abe wanders and plays throughout the garden.