Japanese Garden Festival

Saturday, July 29 | 12 – 4pm

Celebrate one of The Arboretum’s most beloved gardens during the Japanese Garden Festival! With hands-on activities for all ages, food trucks and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

• Granville Yoga will be onsite offering guided meditation and Qigong
• Try your hand at calligraphy
• Practice the art of origami
• Kona Ice, Iron Grill and Chef Shack will have food available for purchase
• Arboretum staff will be sharing the history of the Japanese Garden. Check back for a schedule the day, coming soon!
• Plus, don’t miss the Annual Columbus Bonsai Show, happening in the Visitors Center at the same time!

Admission to the Japanese Garden Festival and the Columbus Bonsai Show are included with Arboretum admission.

Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a Formal Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Yumiko Passalacqua during the Festival for a fee. Registration is required and space is limited.

Following the event, adults ages 21+ can enjoy an Ikebana Workshop, complete with flower arranging and sake tasting!

The Japanese Garden Festival is sponsored in part by