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Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States.

Japanese Festival Hours

Saturday–Sunday, September 3, 4
10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grounds open at 9 a.m.
and remain open until 10 p.m.
for candlelight walks.

Monday (Labor Day), September 5
10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take Back the Tap!

BYOB - Bring your own water bottle to the Japanese Festival and help us to reduce the amount of plastic bottles used during the event. Sustainable choices save water, energy, and money. Learn more.

General Admission

Admission (ages 13–64)

$15

Seniors (ages 65+)

$10

Children (ages 3–12)

Garden members

(free for members' children 3–12)

Regular admission rates apply for the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden. There are a variety of children's activities that will be included with admission.

List of Events
Opening Ceremony* Aikido Anime Bon Odori* Bonsai Candlelight Walks Candyman Children's Activities* Choral Group Cooking Demos Craft Demos* Dashi* Gaku* Hana and Niji* Ice Sculpture* Ikebana Japanese Garden Judo Karaoke Karate Kendo Kimono*	Kodomo No Asobi* Koinobori Koma‑Mawashi Koryu Bugei Martial Arts Music Okinawa Deigo Kai* Omikoshi Opening* Origami* Pottery Demo. Raku Yaki Storytelling Sumo* Taiko* Takeuma* Tea Island Tour Tozan Ryu Walking Tours* Zen
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