(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 will be available at the gatehouse all day.
Event Schedule:
(Event schedule is subject to change.)
Free First Thursday, October 5
Maples of the Seattle Japanese Garden" Exhibit Opening @Tateuchi Community Room
Maples of the Seattle Japanese Garden
Friday, October 6
11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm-3pm Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room
Origami (We will have much easier Origami!)
Water-based Calligraphy
Saturday, October 7
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm - 2pm Kendo Demonstration @Harbor
2pm - 3pm Sumi-e Demo by Ayan Rivera @East Gate
Kendo Demonstration by Sno-king Kendo Club
Sumie by Ayan Rivera
Sunday, October 8
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
11:30am-12pm Aikido by Seattle Aikikai Demonstration @Harbor
1pm-2pm Bonsai Demo by Anthony Fajarillo @Tateuchi Community Room
Bonsai by Anthony Fajarillo
Aikido by Seattle Aikikai
Monday, October 9 - Garden Closed
Friday, Oct 13
11am-1pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
1pm-3pm Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room
Origami (We will have much easier origami!)
Water-based Calligraphy
Family Saturday, October 14
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
11:30am-12:30pm Smile Time and Kamishibai by Yumiko Sorensen @Moon Viewing or @Community Room depending of the weather
1pm-2pm Taiko by University Washington Taiko Kai @Harbor
Smile Time and Kamishibai by Yumiko Sorensen
Taiko by University of Washington Taiko Kai
Sunday, October 15
11:30am-1:30pm Origami by P.A.P.E.R @Community Room
11am-3pm Scavenger Hunt @Garden
2pm-3pm Koto by Koto no Wa @Community Room’s Patio
3pm-4pm Shakuhachi by Kodo Araki VI @Garden
(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