Kyuhaku Sakura Festival

Did you know? Every year, the sea of sakura around Kyushu National Museum (or Kyuhaku for short) blooms beautifully in spring during sakura season.
From yoga to performances, tea ceremonies and mochi-making workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with the sakura blossoms here at Kyuhaku!
Come and experience spring at Kyuhaku with us!

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23 March (Sat)

Sakura Yoga

Enjoy outdoor yoga with an unimpeded view of the sea of sakura outside Kyuhaku. Feel the breeze as you relax, surrounded by Mt. Hōman and the blossoming sakura.

Time:

10:30~11:30 Yoga workshop

Venue:

Outdoor Plaza in front of the museum

Co-operation:

Yoga & Good Life Fukuoka Executive Committee

Instructors:

Fukusa Yukiko, Yamamoto Kanae

Participation:

Free of charge
Pre-registration required (first 25 members)

sakurayoga2024@gmail.com (in Japanese only)

Please bring:

Yoga mat, attire for yoga

Urayasu no Mai dance

This beautiful dance with ōgi fans is performed by shrine maidens from Dazaifu Tenmangū, which is just a stone’s throw from our museum.

Time:

13:00~13:15

Performers:

Shrine maidens of Dazaifu Tenmangū

Admission:

Free of charge

Venue:

Kyushu National Museum Entrance Hall (1F)

Chizuken Hakata Koma Performance

Enjoy this performance put on by masters of Chikuzen Hakata Koma, a traditional performing art with spinning tops unique to Fukuoka. In line with our Feature Exhibition “The Cutting Edge of Beauty”, the performance will feature swords!

Time:

13:45~14:15 (Session 1)
15:00~15:30 (Session 2)

Performers:

Chikushi Shuraku, Chikushi Saira

Admission:

Free of charge

Venue:

Kyushu National Museum Entrance Hall (1F)

24 March (Sun)

Sakura Tea Ceremony

This beginner-friendly tea ceremony is free from formalities, and open to everyone. During this tea ceremony, the focus will not be on whisking tea but instead on gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of the hospitality of sadō.

Time:

10:00~ Session 1
11:00~ Session 2
13:00~ Session 3
14:00~ Session 4
15:00~ Session 5

Venue:

Hōman-tei Teahouse, Kyushu National Museum (next to Visitor Parking 2)

Admission:

Adult ¥1000, Child ¥500 Registration is required. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with up to 10 participants per session. Please register here (in Japanese only).

For inquiries, please contact:

092-929-3602 (in Japanese only)

Mochi-making Experience

Try your hand ay making mochi during this workshop!
As part of the workshop, participants will get to try shiratama zenzai, a delicious red bean soup with mochi.

Time:

10:30~14:00 (* Please note this workshop may be cancelled in the event of bad weather)

Organizer:

NPO Kyushu National Museum Aisurukai

Venue:

Outdoor Plaza in front of the museum

Participation:

Free of charge

For inquiries, please contact:

092-408-3062

For inquiries, please contact:

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