2025 JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL(https://fwbg.org/events/fall-japanese-festival/)
BY Ft Worth Botanic Garden(https://fwbg.org/plan-a-visit/) and Ito En(https://itoen.com/)
DATE, TIME, LOCATION
Saturday, November 01, 2025 and Sunday, November 02, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 463-4160(http://tel:8174634160) \| [email protected](http://[email protected])
This is an annual Japanese Fall Festival that celebrates the beauty and traditions of Fall season with delicious food, cultural demonstrations and performances, right here at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden - ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDENS IN THE US!
Performances
Taiko drumming by Dondoko group -
SAT & SUN, 11/1 & 11/2
930-10 am and 430-5 pm
Horseshoe garden.
Goisagi group Taiko ensemble\\, SUN 11/2,\\ 1030-11 am, Horseshoe garden
Tea ceremonies
Japanese martial art demo (Dojo, Kendo Kyobai sword, Aikidō, Karate & Taichi)
Aikido:
SAT 11/1 and SUN 11/2, 1130-12pm
Rose Garden Shelter House
Kendō: sword martial art,
SAT 11/1, 330-4pm
Horseshoe Garden
Japanese martial arts by the Dojo of Denton:
SAT 11/1, 230-3pm, Horseshoe Garden
SUN 11/2, 1130-12 pm, Horseshoe Garden
Karate and Tai Chi by Genjikai group
SUN 11/2, 230-3pm
Horseshoe Garden
Traditional Kimono dances:
Rinka Ko: SAT 11/1, 1130am-12pm, *Horseshoe garden
Miyagi-ryu Okinawa Dance and Ryukyu Damashii: SUN 11/2, 1230-130pm, Horseshoe garden
Classical and contemporary Japanese dances by FWJS Sakura Dancers, SUN 11/2, 330-4pm, Horseshoe garden
Paper theater
Sumo demo
* Traditional Japanese instrumental music throughout the festival.
Activities
Browse unique art and gift at the Japanese garden store, enjoy delicious food trucks, and take part in family-friendly crafts and cultural activities.
Note \\This is an un-hosted event. Please feel free to come/go at your most convenient time.
TICKET INFORMATION
November 1 \- 2\, 2025 \| 9:00 am \- 5:00 pm \(last entry at 3:00 pm daily\)
Purchased in advance/online: Adults $12 \| Seniors 65\+ $10 \| Child 6\-15 $6 \| Child 5 & under are FREE \(Ticket to event(https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/92))
Purchased day-of/on-site: Adults $15 \| Seniors 65\+ $13 \| Child 6\-15 $9 \| Child 5 & under are FREE
FWBG Members: FREE admission (FWBG (http://
https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/membership)*[membership(https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/membership) plans)*
Get tickets to event here(https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/92?_gl=1*kgxbv1*_gcl_au*NTEyMTQyMjM5LjE3NTkxNzg0ODE.*_ga*MzM5NDQyODcxLjE3NTkxNzg0ODE.*_ga_QDL0NZLDKZ*czE3NTkxNzg0ODEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkxNzg1MDMkajM4JGwwJGgw)
Also, a separate ticket is required for the Traditional Tea Ceremony
Tea ceremonies require a separate ticket and space is limited. Be sure to view available tea ceremony times and purchase tickets here.(https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/177?_gl=1*leaz5v*_gcl_au*NTEyMTQyMjM5LjE3NTkxNzg0ODE.*_ga*MzM5NDQyODcxLjE3NTkxNzg0ODE.*_ga_QDL0NZLDKZ*czE3NTkxNzg0ODEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkxODExMjYkajM0JGwwJGgw)
PARKING
Directions(https://fwbg.org/plan-a-visit/directions-parking/)
Free parking is available at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107(https://goo.gl/maps/pAmbU26JDPKoNtsT9), and 3408 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107(https://goo.gl/maps/VWGwfjRphsHMidSx7)
Due to large crowds at the Fall Japanese Festival, please use our overflow lot at Dickies Yellow Lot A/43(https://maps.app.goo.gl/uQ3X2CufTy1W5Kzx8) (3375 Trail Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107). Free parking — mention you're visiting the Garden or Festival.
* Free/limited overflow parking is available at Christ Chapel Bible Church -(https://goo.gl/maps/tfTHSCQebfPZby2p7)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, US
