Celebrate the blossom in our beautiful Japanese Garden.
After a successful event last year, Japan Sakura in Scotland are returning for another 2 weekends of fun at Lauriston Castle. See the beautiful set of dolls for Doll's Day, Hinamatsuri. Try on a Kimono and take your photo under the breathtaking cherry blossom in the Japanese Garden. Learn to make some lovely origami creatures to amaze your friends and family. Free events but some events will have timed tickets to book in advance.
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