A Taiko drummer, cherry blossoms, and Japanese calligraphy

Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dance, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum’s own cherry collection.

Performance schedule:

  • 1:45-2:00pm: Traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute
  • 2:00-3:00pm: Taiko Drumming with Odaiko New England

Public parking is available on Arborway, but parking can be tight at larger events like this. Please allow yourself extra time to park or consider using other modes of transportation. If Arborway is full, there may be parking on the small side street that runs parallel to Arborway on the other side from the Arboretum.

The event takes place on the grass, so please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Rain plan: This event will run rain or shine, but the performances will be canceled in the event of rain.

Accessibility: This program will take place on mowed grass in the Bradley Rosaceous Collection.

Audience: This event is appropriate for all ages.

Registration is not required but helps us plan and allows us to communicate any changes due to weather, etc.

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Directions

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway. Enter the Arboretum through Forest Hills Gate on your left and continue for a tenth of a mile to the intersection. The Bradley Rosaceous Collection will be on your right.

By bus

Take the #39 bus to the Forest Hills MBTA station. Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and continue for a tenth of a mile to the intersection. The Bradley Rosaceous Collection will be on your right.

By car

There is public parking on Arborway by Forest Hills Gate, including designated accessible spots. Forest Hills Gate is just a few minute walk from the Bradley Rosaceous Collection.

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