Sakura Days Japan Fair
NOTICE
Tickets / Entry
- Timed Ticket Entry is implemented to ensure a smooth guest experience.
- Tickets are valid only for the designated day and time and cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- Entry time slots available for online purchase:
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Saturday) / 4:30 PM (Sunday) (Entry must be at least 30minutes before the event ends) - Guests must not line up more than 15 minutes before their assigned entry time.
- Two entry gates: Main Entry Gate (off Oak Street) and West Entry Gate (west side of the parking lot).
- Customer Service and Box Office inquiries are handled at the Main Entry Gate at the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre.
- Please contact boxoffice@vcbf.ca with any ticket purchasing questions or group ticket sales (10 or more regularly priced Adult tickets).
- Children age 4 and under are admitted free of charge.
- Patrons requiring the assistance of an Attendant can request a complimentary ticket for their Attendant. Please see the on-site box office team at the Main Entry Gate.
- Ticket prices exclude platform fees, GST, and credit card processing fees.
- All purchases are final.
- The event is rain or shine
- Event ticket purchases are only valid for the specific date and time detailed on the ticket, and it is not possible to change a Saturday ticket for a Sunday ticket and vice versa
- Tickets must be purchased online; door purchases also require online processing.
- Garden Members that hold a valid membership card can purchase discounted event tickets in advance of the Day of the event. Please be sure to select the appropriately named event ticket. Valid membership cards must be presented along with the discounted event ticket. Both tickets and memberships will be checked at the door. Discounted VanDusen membership rates are only applicable for those persons with a valid membership and do not extend to their guests. If you are a current member and would like to bring family or friends, please select the regular tickets for your guests.
What to Bring / Prohibited Items
- The event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Limited outdoor seating is available; blankets may be brought for picnicking.
- Strollers must be used throughout the day as there is no stroller parking.
- Please have your tickets ready on your mobile device or printed out for scanning upon arrival. Turn up your screen brightness!
- Visitors must arrive within their designated entry ticket slot. Please do not lineup more than 15 min ahead of your Timed Ticket Entry. Entry must be at least 30 minutes before the event ends.
- Garden Members are required to show their valid membership card for scanning with their tickets.
- Leave pets at home. Working guide and service dogs are welcome.
- Masks are welcome, particularly in smaller indoor activity areas.
- Some vendors accept only cash.
On-Site / Stage Information
- The event is wheelchair accessible.
- Plenty of food vendors are available on-site.
- Guests are encouraged to share event photos using #SDJF and #VanCherryBlossomFest and tag @japanfair @vancherryblossomfest.
Outside the Venue
- Parking is very limited. We strongly encourage using public transit, walking, or biking.
- VanDusen Botanical Garden is located on the #17 Oak bus route and is a 15-minute walk from the Oakridge Canada Line station. Once the VanDusen lot is full, parking is limited to the surrounding neighbourhood streets. Plan ahead so you do not miss your timed ticket window.
- There is no bicycle valet, but there will be a limited number of unattended bicycle racks.
- Passenger drop off zone is located off Oak Street.
Other Information
- The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.
- Attendees should plan their arrival to avoid missing their designated entry time.
- Guests must arrive within their assigned ticket window; early lining up is discouraged.
Website Usage
- Guests are encouraged to visit the event website for further details and updates.
Contact Information
- General event inquiries: jf@japanfairvancouver.com
- Ticketing inquiries: boxoffice@vcbf.ca
- Social media channels available for engagement and updates.
Where Vancouver
Meets Japan
Sakura Days
Japan Fair
APRIL11&122026
OPEN 10:00 ～
VanDusen Botanical Garden