Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Welcome to the 58th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! We are so thrilled to have you with us for another year of celebration, culture, and community. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time Festival fan, there is something truly special about coming together to celebrate our cultural heritage.

Schedule of Events

11:00am-5:00pm: Japan Center West Mall - Suite 310
11:00am-4:00pm: Karuta - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Classroom Two - Hyakunin Isshu (Karuta) Club plays a traditional Japanese poetry card game.
11:00am-4:00pm: Bonsai Society of SF & Ikebana Teachers Federation - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall
1:00-5:00pm: Urasenke Foundation San Francisco - Nihonmachi Little Friends
12:00-12:15pm: Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:00-5:00pm: Rose Crelli Violin - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:00-1:30pm: Zanshin Dojo - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:30-1:45pm: Ishikawa Kazuma Kai - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:45-2:00pm: Fujimoto Shamisen Group - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
2:00-2:30pm: San Francisco Kendo Dojo - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
4:00-5:30pm: Shoke Nishikawa Ryu, California Shibu - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
11:00am-5:00pm: Shoyukai - US Bank Community Room
11:00-11:30amJiten Daiko - Webster Street Stage
11:30am-12:00pm: Male Choir Chorale May & Mixed Choir Ensemble Shiki -Webster Street Stage
12:00-12:30pm: SHOWJI - Webster Street Stage
12:30-1:00pm: Wesley Ukulele Band - Webster Street Stage
1:45-2:30pm: Expo - Webster Street Stage
3:15-4:00pm: GTC - Webster Street Stage
4:45-5:30pm: FSE - Webster Street Stage