Obon Weekend

presented by J.M. Family Enterprises, Inc.

We invite guests to take a contemplative stroll through the gardens, fill out tanzaku slips in memory of lost loved ones, enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon, and pay their respects to George Morikami at the Bon altar.

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Please be advised: This is NOT A FESTIVAL. Daily admission prices are applicable for entry.

What to do each day:

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Watch a Taiko Performance
Visit the Bon Altar
Fill out a tanzaku slip
Walk the gardens
Pay your respect to Mr. Morikami
View the gallery exhibit
Eat at Cornell Cafe
Visit the museum store

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Visit the Bon Altar
Fill out a tanzaku slip
Walk the gardens
Pay your respect to Mr. Morikami
View the gallery exhibit
Eat at Cornell Cafe
Visit the museum store

ALL Taiko Shows are now SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for your advanced purchases. We will see you at the show.

All tickets are will-call and will be available at the theater door once you go through admission, starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Taiko Drumming Performances

(Saturday Only in the Theater)

Cost: $5 for Members | $7 for Non-Members

Time of Shows:

11:30am – 12:00pm
12:30pm – 1:00pm
2:30pm – 3:00pm
3:30pm – 4:00pm

Museum admission is not included with the purchase of taiko tickets.

Hours & Admission Information

Tanzaku Slips

Fill out tanzaku slips in memory of your lost loved ones.

Bon Altar

During Obon, families decorate the altar with certain offerings of incense, flowers, or fruits.

Our Bon altar will be displayed in our Kamiya Room, adjacent to the Membership desk, for you to view during your visit.