Events

Please note that the Morikami will be closed during normal hours of operation on this day
and will open at 4:00pm for the event.

The Morikami will celebrate the 33rd annual Bon Festival in one enlivening evening! This uplifting festival is inspired by Obon, Japan’s traditional three-day holiday honoring ancestors and thanking them for the quality of life enjoyed by the living.

4pm - 9pm

Saturday, August 14, 2010


The evening features taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing and a street fair with games and vendor booths. Guests are invited to purchase hand-crafted lanterns to write a special message to passed loved ones. 

The highlight of the evening will begin at sunset when Morikami Pond, surrounded by the beautiful Roji-en garden, will be transformed into a tranquil sea of lighted lanterns that, in accordance with Japanese custom, guide the departure of ancestors’ souls who have come for a brief visit among the living. A special fireworks display will cap the enchanting evening.

CLICK HERE to Purchase Tickets Now!
Online before Friday, August 13:
$12 for adults, $5 for kids (ages 4-17), FREE for museum members & kids 3 and under

Tickets at the Gate:
$15 for adults, $6 for kids (ages 4-17), FREE for museum members & kids 3 and under

Follow the links below for more information on Bon Festival 2010.

The Morikami Bon Festival is proud to be a 2010 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event!