
Temple KUKURI
Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic
& Tea Ceremony
HANAMI/ 花見
This is a special annual tea ceremony celebrating the beauty of spring with Bento box and formal Japanese out door tea ceremony under cherry blossoms.
Sunday, March 2027
3pm to 6pm
Location: Belle Coolidge Park, South Sacramento
Fee: $47 (Temple Associate), $57 (non-Associate)
Reservation required
Location: Belle Coolidge Park, near the gazebo
Meet at: 2:50 PM | Event Begins at: 3:00 PM
To reserve, email us and send the fee to PayPal templekukuri@gmail.com
Refund Policy: Not refundable after March 22. It is transferable to another person. Online handling fee is non refundable. If the event is canceled due to rain, the full fee will be refunded.
🌿 Event Highlights
A carefully curated Japanese Hanami picnic lunch with organic, non-GMO ingredients.
Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options available (please note: special dietary requests cannot be accommodated).
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony under the cherry blossoms. Organic matcha will be served with seasonal Japanese confectionery. Non-caffeinated tea options available.
⚠️ Important Confirmation Notice
PLEAE inform us If you cannot make it on the event date.
There will be no restroom at the park. You can use restrooms at nearby stores.
📌 What to Bring
A camping chair (if preferred; seating is primarily on picnic blankets).
A tea bowl (a medium/small cereal bowl works fine – we will have extras available).
Drinking water (other beverages will be provided).
Dress Code: Spring Colors or/and Something Japanese
At Temple KUKURI, we are celebrating the beauty of spring and the energy of playful feminine energy in all of us to connect to the EARTH. Please wear your favorite spring color clothes or something Japanese themed clothing or accessories to the tea ceremony. I might get gold so bring warm clothing too.
📩 Waiting List
If the event sells out, you can join the waiting list by emailing templekukuri@gmail.com.
Join us for this cherished spring tradition filled with nature, culture, and community!
*Please click here to learn about our Associate membership.









