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Cherry Blossom Season at Gardens by the Bay!
Cherry blossom season is approaching fast! If you can't make it to Korea or Japan this spring, don't fret, you can still admire cherry blossoms at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore!!!
Starting from March 9-31, 2019, the festival is held at various locations within Gardens by the Bay, creating a vibrant Japanese spring scene. Along with cherry blossoms, you can experience street markets from Japan, tea ceremonies, cultural performances, and anime screenings.
Tips for Visiting Gardens by the Bay During Cherry Blossom Season!
Gardens by the Bay Tickets
To join the cherry blossom festival, you need to purchase Gardens by the Bay tickets. The ticket includes entry to the Flower Dome, where the festival takes place, and access to the Cloud Forest. Book Garden by the Bay tickets on Klook at a lower price than buying at the gate, saving you the hassle of queuing for tickets.
Maximize your fun time in the bay area with a special combo - combining cherry blossom festival exploration and a stroll across the OCBC Skyway, or enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Singapore Flyer.
Cherry Blossom Exhibition Area
Once again, the Flower Dome is transformed into a dreamy white and pink. This year, the cherry blossom exhibition aims to recreate the splendor of cherry blossoms in Japan.
With over 20 varieties of cherry blossoms, there's an iconic Torii gate and red wooden arched bridges from Japan.
Torii Gate
Walk through the Torii Gate, resembling a real bridge, and descend into the cherry blossom tunnel to explore all the different cherry blossom species in detail.
Pro Tip from Klook: For a different angle, take photos through the trees from outside the cherry blossom tunnel!
Grand Palace Bridge
Cross the Grand Palace Bridge overlooking miniature zen gardens.
Marumado Windows
One of the most iconic features of traditional Japanese architecture - used in many teahouses and traditional homes - Marumado windows aim to frame the beautiful natural scenery for viewers to enjoy.
Marumado windows at Sakura Matsuri offer visitors an experience within a miniature setting - from serene gardens to a Shinkansen journey passing Mt. Fuji.
If you're curious to learn more about the cherry blossom exhibition, join the ASK Me Tour held at 11 am and 3 pm daily.
Cherry Blossom Exhibition
- Location: Flower Dome
- Time: March 9-31, 9 am – 9 pm
Nippon Street and Ohanami Street
No Japanese festival is complete without street markets. Enjoy Japanese flavors at Nippon Street, with a range of specially designed street food stalls in the Flower Field Hall. For an authentic experience, rent a yukata and try your hand at some traditional festival games!
Klook Tip: There's a stall selling soft Hokkaido Lavender ice cream for $6. It has less milk than most, highlighting the delicate lavender scent.
To escape the hustle and bustle, head to Ohanami Street at the Waterview Room. In a quieter space, you can taste some of the latest instant ramen flavors from Japan, or weekend baked breads at the sake station.
Nippon Street
- Location: Flower Field Hall and Flower Arch
- Time: March 9 – 17; 10 am – 8 pm
Performances and Cultural Experiences
Don't miss the chance to enjoy traditional Japanese cultural performances, acts that will be showcased throughout the Cherry Blossom Festival.
From the widely performed Sendai Suzume Odori – a dance blending movements reminiscent of sparrows and vibrant wings – to traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, you'll enjoy a wide range of incredibly diverse performances at the cherry blossom festival.
All performances are free for Flower Dome ticket holders. Check the full performance schedule here!
Cultural Program
- Location: The Canopy and Flower Dome
- Time: Various times
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The cherry blossom viewing experience will be complete with a traditional Japanese tea house, where you can observe the tea-making process firsthand.
All performances can be enjoyed for free by those with Flower Dome tickets. Check the full performance schedule here!
Cultural Program
- Location: Flower Dome
- Time: Various times
Anime Garden
This is a Japanese pop culture space at The Lawn, featuring the Anime Garden 2019. In the last week of March, The Lawn will be transformed into a 2-day anime festival.
Immerse yourself in nostalgia at Anisong Concerts, with singers bringing some famous anime theme songs, and J-Pop performances from local talented groups.
For anime lovers, the latest anime movies will be screened on the outdoor big screen at 9:45 PM.
Look out for your favorite cosplayers at the Famous Cosplayer Meet & Greet – featuring special appearances from Thames Malerose from Thailand, MON MON from Taiwan, as well as Olivie and Luffy from Hong Kong. There are plenty of opportunities for photos, autographs, and meeting them!
As a finale to the festival, the Matsuri Market will be set up at The Lawn for everyone to enjoy. There's a Japanese food street, carnival games, anime merchandise stalls, and many more experiences, from 4 PM to 11:30 PM on both days.
Anime Garden
- Location: The Lawn and Flower Dome
- Time: March 30 & 31; 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Welcome Cherry Blossoms in Singapore
Don't miss out on the short but sweet cherry blossom season in Singapore!
This year, celebrate spring in full bloom with the Cherry Blossom Dream from Klook.
- Promo code ANHDAO100 offers a discount of 100,000VNĐ for orders worth 2,000,000VNĐ
- Promo code ANHDAO250 offers a discount of 250,000VNĐ for orders worth 3,000,000VNĐ
- Promo code NGAMHOA400 offers a discount of 400,000VNĐ for orders worth 4,200,000VNĐ (one code updated weekly on Monday and valid only in March)
Learn more about the promotion program here!
