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.​

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Saturday, March 29th 2025

(March 30th if rain)

3pm to 6pm

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Location: Belle Coolidge Park, South Sacramento

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Fee: $47 (Temple Associate), $57 (non-Associate)

Reservation required

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Reservation fee: $17 for Associate member and $27 non-Associate member

Reservation fee is required to save your seat. The remaining balance of $30 is due at the event. We accept cash, check, PayPal, and credit cards (credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee).

 

To reserve, go to https://temple-kukuri.square.site/ .  

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📍 Location: Belle Coolidge Park, near the gazebo

⏰ Meet at: 2:50 PM | Event Begins at: 3:00 PM

 

🌿 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.

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Refund Policy: Reservation fees are non-refundable after March 22nd but are transferable. If the event is canceled due to rain on both days, the fee will be refunded.

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⚠️ Important Confirmation Notice

After reserving your spot, you’ll receive a confirmation email by March 26th. To secure your seat, please reply by March 28th to confirm your attendance.  If we do not receive your confirmation, your seat will be given to someone on the waiting list, and your reservation fee will not be refunded. PLEAE inform us If you cannot make it on the event date.

 

📌 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.

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Join us for this cherished spring tradition filled with nature, culture, and community!  

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*Please click here to learn about our Associate membership.

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