Sakura Days Japan Fair held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver BC celebrates all things Japan. From Japanese food, drink and performances to music and art.
Guests are invited to participate in a traditional tea ceremony, try Japanese festival food, sample premium sake, learn new Japanese games, and enjoy a range of cultural performances. There will be a wide variety of vendors and exhibitors featuring local Japanese food, crafts and businesses.
Listen for the taiko drumming, watch theatre performances, woodworking demonstrations and stroll through the renewed Japanese Garden display. There will also be food vendors (tents and trucks) at the event and a children's tent.
How to Prepare for the Event
* The event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather as most activities are held outdoors.
* There is limited outdoor seating. You may wish to bring a blanket to picnic on.
* There is no stroller parking. Please be prepared to use your stroller for the day.
* Parking is very limited. Guests are strongly encouraged to use public transit, walk or bike. VanDusen Garden is located on the #17 Oak bus route and is a 15-minute walk from the Oakridge Canada Line station. Once the VanDusen lot is full, parking is limited to the surrounding neighbourhood streets. Plan ahead so you do not miss your timed ticket window.
* Guests must arrive within their designated ticket slot. Please do not lineup more than 15 minutes ahead of your time Ticket Entry.
* This event is wheelchair accessible.
* Many vendors are cash only.
Event Tickets
Adult $18.60
Senior (ages 65+)/Youth (ages 13-18)
Children (ages 5-12)
*There is discounted pricing for Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association members.
To reduce long line-ups this event is Timed Ticket Entry
Here are the following entry times that can be purchased online:
*10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
*10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
*11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
*11:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Sat) or 5:00 PM (Sun) -- Entry must be at least ONE 91) hour before the event ends.
Please contact boxoffice@vcbf.ca with any ticket purchasing questions.
