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Maple Festival 2022


(photo: Chie Iida)

Join us for Momijigari (紅葉狩り) – the beloved tradition of appreciating nature’s art. Each day brings out more colors to the Seattle Japanese Garden during this time of year creating a breathtaking view.

Self-guided maple tour brochures are available at the gatehouse all day.

Event Schedule:

(Event schedule is subject to change.)

First Thursday, October 6

11am-1pm Origami

3-4:45pm ‘Seeing | Seeds | Stories” Opening

Friday, October 7

11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt & Origami

Family Saturday, October 8

11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt

Show01 @ 11am | Show02 @ 1pm Kamishibai Theatre by Tacchan

Sunday, October 9

11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt

1-1:30pm Kendo Demo 

2-3pm Koto by Marcia Takamura & Kanako Kashima

Monday, October 10 - Garden Closed

Tuesday, Oct 11 – Friday, Oct 14

11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, October 15

11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt

Set1 @ 11:15 | Set2 @ 12pm UW Taiko Kai

 1:30-3pm Origami by P.A.P.E.R.

Sunday, October 16

11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt & Origami

 1pm-2pm Koto no WA

 2pm-3pm Sumi-e Demo by Ayan Rivera

(Event schedule is subject to change.)


* Admission to the garden ends 45 minutes prior to the closing time (No admission after 4:15pm)

* Plan to arrive at least one hour prior to the closing time

* Tripods are not allowed in the garden