Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

05/01/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd from 11:00am–5:00pm for a day of fun for the whole family!

Children’s Day, traditionally celebrated on May 5th in Japan, is a national holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future. Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia commemorates Children’s Day each year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center with displays of traditional items associated with the holiday, including miniature Japanese samurai armor sets and festive fish-shaped streamers (koinobori) in the garden.

Along with the traditional decorations there will be activities throughout the day, including papercrafts such as making origami, koinobori (koi fish) origami kabuto (wearable paper samurai helmets), and paper fans. There will also be kimono dressing for boys and girls, Kamishibai storytellers, a performance by the Keystone Japan Club and a Samurai Fighting Arts demonstration by Master Takaharu Fukuzawa with Yasuyo Fukuzawa.

All Children’s Day displays and activities are included with admission to Shofuso.

Children's Day
May 3rd, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives
Philadelphia, PA 19131

General Admission
Adults: $15
Children 5-17, Seniors 65+ and Students with ID: $10
ACCESS Card holders: $2 (up to 4 guests per card)
Children under 5, Active Military and Veterans, STAMP pass holders: Free

Tickets are timed entry, but you can stay as long as you like. Click here to purchase your tickets to Shofuso:
https://ow.ly/yqvc50YTBCI

04/23/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd from 11:00am–5:00pm for a day of fun for the whole family!

Children’s Day, traditionally celebrated on May 5th in Japan, is a national holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future. Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia commemorates Children’s Day each year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center with displays of traditional items associated with the holiday, including miniature Japanese samurai armor sets and festive fish-shaped streamers (koinobori) in the garden.

Along with the traditional decorations there will be activities throughout the day, including papercrafts: making origami, koinobori origami, kabuto (wearable paper samurai helmets), and paper fans. There will also be kimono dressing for boys and girls, kamishibai storytellers and a performance by the Keystone Japan Club at 2pm.

All Children’s Day displays and activities are included with admission to Shofuso.

Event will be held Rain or Shine!

Visit our website for more information and to reserve timed tickets:
https://ow.ly/zzcT50YMKbz

03/31/2026

The Yoshino Cherry Trees have started to bloom! After being delayed by the cold snap this weekend, the warm weather today has finally opened up their buds. We had hoped they would be open for the festival two days ago, but Mother Nature's schedule doesn't always match with ours. Fortunately the pink Okame and weeping cherries, both in and around the Horticulture Center, showed off their lovely blooms.

The good news is this delayed bloom will give you another 2 weeks to enjoy Hanami picnics beneath the beautiful cherry trees. Peak bloom will be over the next few days, and will continue through next week. For a map of where to see the trees in Fairmount Park, and a history of the Sakura Centennial, visit our website at: https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cherry-trees/

We want to give our sincerest thanks to everyone who braved the chilly winds this weekend to attend the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. It is your love of and enthusiasm for Japanese Culture that makes this event so special, and we hope to see you next year on April 3rd and 4th, 2027!

03/29/2026

Biwanko Children's Taiko Group on the Sakura Main Stage right now at the Subary Cherry Blossom Festival! phillysakura.org

03/29/2026

Come out for Family Friendly fun in the Horticulture Center and at the Tomodachi Stage, now through 5pm today at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival!

For info, directions, schedule and more, visit phillysakura.org
Ticket $20 (online or at the gate)
Children 12-under Free
JASGP Members Free
ACCESS cards $5 - At the gate only, must show card

03/29/2026

Good morning Philadelphia! It's Sakura Sunday at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and we have another great day in store for you. Temps will be 60 and Sunny with a light breeze, perfect weather after yesterday's chill.

We have a notice for a change in Accessible Access to the Festival from 10:00-11:00 AM today, due to the Love Run. Shuttle buses from the parking lot will be diverted to the Ride Share drop off point on Avenue of the Republic during that hour. It is not accessible for wheelchairs or mobility devices due to curbs and uneven ground. Please use the Belmont Avenue entrance to Lansdowne Drive, for Drop-offs at the Festival Entrance and to the Accessible Parking along Lansdowne Drive. Please have your placard in your car, and security will direct you where to go. After 11:00 AM the Belmont gate will close and the access to Lansdowne will return to the traffic circle at the intersection of Lansdowne and Avenue of the Republics.

For full Accessible Entry and Transit Information to the Festival, maps and directions, please visit our webpage: https://japanphilly.org/festival-accessibility-information/

Thank you, and we hope everyone enjoys the Festival!

03/28/2026

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, so come on out and join the fun! With entertainment on 2 stages, free Family-friendly activities, demonstrations, shopping, food, beer gardens... there's something for everyone. We'll be here till 5:00 PM today, and from 10:00 - 5:00 PM tomorrow.

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
March 28-29, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Horticulture Center Grounds, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
For tickets, directions, parking info, schedule and more visit: phillysakura.org

General Admission $20
Children 12 and under Free
JASGP Members Free
ACCESS cardholders - $5 at the gate, you must show your card

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival starts tomorrow! The weather will be dry and sunny all weekend, so come out and enjoy the best of Japan right here in Philadelphia!

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
March 28-29, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Horticulture Center Grounds, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
For Festival Schedule, Directions, Parking, Accessibility Information and more visit: phillysakura.org

General Admission $20
Children 12 and Under Free
JASGP Members Free
ACCESS card holders $5 (must show card at the gate)

03/27/2026

From samurai swords to sushi, the Cherry Blossom Festival is packed with activities for all. Rachel gets a first look at what crowds can expect this weekend!