Sydney’s most Instagrammable and favourite flower festival makes headlines across Australia every year with thousands flocking to the gardens to experience a slice of Japan in Western Sydney.

Highlights

• Hello Kitty 50th Birthday Celebration: Special performances and meet-and-greets featuring everyone’s favourite Kitty
• Cultural Extravaganza: A range of cultural performances, traditional live music, dancing, and entertainment
• Family-Friendly: Exciting kids activities throughout the festival
• Horticultural Insights: Informative talks for garden enthusiasts

Must-Try Food Vendors and Dishes

1. Tokyo Lamington: Japanese-fusion lamingtons, Black Sesame Lattes, Matcha Lattes, and Sakura Cookies
2. Food Trap: Featuring a frozen yoghurt tree with chocolate soil, Nutella filled churros and Beuno donut fries,
3. 15cenchi: Japanese Cheesecakes including Matcha Latte and Cheese Purin
4. Demochi: Sydney’s First Mochi Donut with exclusive cherry-blossom inspired Strawberry Glaze with Pistachio
5. Iron Ramen: Signature Japanese ramen bowls and Japanese curry
6. Little Matcha: Try their viral Iced Strawberry Matcha and Udon Carbonara
7. Mate Burger: Japanese-fusion burgers including the Matcha Burger and Ramen Burger
8. Tsuru: Bao buns, takoyaki, and classic Japanese savory pancake Okonomiyaki

Cherry Blossom Bar

Quench your thirst with a variety of Japanese-inspired drinks, including:

• Asahi beer and Limoncello Spritz from Bubble Bambino
• Signature Mocktails and Cherry Blossom milk tea from Bubble Bar
• Shimmering melon and peach yoghurt drinks from Food Trap

Picture-Perfect Moments

Capture the perfect ‘cherry snap’ at:

• The iconic Cherry Arbour in the Japanese Gardens
• Mt Fuji Torii Gate – the best setting for ‘insta-ready’ photos and videos of the iconic Cherry Blossoms

Tickets

Cumberland residents enter free with proof of address. Adult tickets (17+) cost $15.55, while children 4 and under enter free. Children aged 5-16 and seniors pay $6.60. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children (5-16) is available for $38.00, offering savings for families. Companion Card holders receive free entry when accompanying a valid ticket holder.