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
Taiko Drumming Performances
(Saturday Only)
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.
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.