The Japanese cherry blossom festival celebrating the Sakura bloom at the Givat Ram Botanical Garden in Jerusalem will take place this upcoming weekend.
In Japan, crowds wait all year long for the famous blooming days, the “Sakura,” which lasts only 10 days and symbolizes the beautiful yet elusive and transient nature of spring. During this time of year, Japanese people traditionally go out to parks to experience and celebrate the cherry tree blossoming.
The Givat Ram Botanical Garden in Jerusalem is colored for a limited time in enchanting pink, and it’s time to go out and celebrate the Sakura and cherry blossom in Israel.
Special Activities#
Friday, February 7th (10:00-14:00)#
- Live Taiko drum performances
- Kendo sword demonstrations
- Kimono and Yukata booth to learn about traditional Japanese clothing
- Calligraphy
- Bonsai tree exhibition
- Guided tours about Japanese culture
- Tour of the only Japanese-style pagoda of its kind in the country
- Garden train tours
- Tours among the cherry trees and the new bonsai plot
- Japanese landscape paintings
- Japanese fan making
- Japanese-themed creative workshops for children
- Japanese food stalls
Saturday, February 8th (10:00-14:00)#
- Kimono and Yukata booth
- Calligraphy
- Creative workshops for children
- Guided tours
- Japanese food stalls
Detailed Event Schedule#
Friday, February 7th#
Live Taiko Drum Performances#
- Special performances of traditional Japanese drums
Kendo Sword Fighting#
- Times: 11:00, 12:30, 13:30
- Demonstration duration: 45 minutes
- Instructor: Pasha Volodradsky - Head of Kendo Division in Israel
Kimono and Yukata Booth#
- Experience wearing traditional Japanese clothing
- Suitable from age 6 for men and women
Children’s Creative Workshops#
- Japanese fans
- Origami - paper folding
- Manga drawing for young age
- Japanese-style nature drawings
Tours#
- “Cherry and Bonsai Trail” - tour every hour on the hour
- Garden train - between 10:00-14:00
Saturday, February 8th#
Kimono and Yukata Booth#
- Experience wearing traditional Japanese clothing
- From age 6 for men and women
Calligraphy#
- Writing names in Japanese
Children’s Creative Workshops#
- Japanese fans
- Origami
- Manga drawing
- Japanese-style nature drawings
Tours#
- “Cherry and Bonsai Trail” - tour every hour on the hour
Activities may change due to weather conditions. Please check for updates on the garden’s website or Facebook page.