Yume Japanese Gardens opened in January 2013, and will be closed today for Thanksgiving. But starting tomorrow an exquisite, huge flower festival will take place there for 3 days. 50 arrangements in Japanese style ikebana from 5 schools will be on display.
Did you know that koi can live to over 200 years old? They will outlast us humans in their beauty and tranquility. Check out the lovely koi pond as well at the new Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org, open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Yume Japanese Gardens is located south of the Tucson Botanical Gardens, at 2130 N. Alvernon Way. You can purchase tickets online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/japanese-folk-song-recital-tickets-13376400173?aff=eorg
Kimonos made with exceptional skill from fine materials have long been regarded as great works of textile art, often hand painted, embroidered, or brocaded and sometimes costing thousands of dollars. Join us to view nearly two dozen examples of the traditional Japanese robe, ornamented with beautiful painterly designs.
This exhibition runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 23 and admission to it is included with entrance to the Gardens. Accompanying the exhibition is a permanent display of 19th-century woodblock prints depicting scenes of daily life in pre-modern Japan.