Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden for a celebration of culture and connection.

After a highly popular debut in 2025, Pathways in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden returns. Start the afternoon with the Kita No Taiko Drummers; enjoy music, martial arts, displays, performances, tea ceremonies with the Matzukaze tea group and delicious Japanese food. End the evening by floating a lantern in the pond as darkness falls, a serene and beautiful experience. New this year, the “Way of Tea” – a demonstration, sampling and discussion among cultures that share an appreciation for a shared cup of tea, all in their own unique ways – with representatives of Japanese, Indigenous and South Asian cultures.

Featuring:

• Kita no Taiko Drummers
• Tea Ceremonies with Matzukaze Chonoyu Tea Group (order tea tickets in advance)
• Shinobue Flute and Piano with the Fake Samuraiz
• Martial Arts Demonstrations
• Bonsai Displays
• Ikebana Flower Arranging Displays
• Special Presentation and Demonstration: The Way of Tea (no registration required)
• Family Crafts and Games
• Cyanotype Workshops (limited space, register in advance)
• Japanese Food Boxes from Nomiya (order in advance by Sept. 6)
• Modern Matcha Lattes with Chasen Matcha

and more…

Advance booking is recommended – get faster admission at the gate! Garden Members get free admission.

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