“Free Family Event”

Autumn SAKURA at Lauriston Castle

Weekend 11th・12th October 11AM – 3PM

Venue: 　Edinburgh – Kyoto Friendship Garden
Lauriston castle, 2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh EH4 6AD

Please be advised of limited parking space.

“Autumn is here. Why not explore the beauty of the season and try something anew together, fancy something Japanese?”

Enjoy tea-time at Mimi’s Bakehouse,
book a tour of the castle while you are there!

Fun activities for all ages…
〇　Bonsai exhibition：The Scottish Bonsai Association
〇　Hands-on activities : Origami, learning some Japanese words
〇　More hands-on activities：Furoshiki wrapping, Kendama, Hand shadow puppets, Fishing Kingyo, etc
〇　Autumn trail : Find and learn something about Japan in Autumn

〇　Fun, joy and comfort : Good for health & wellbeing!?
Sat 11th – Booth ‘Nuffield Health’
11am-12pm, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Just drop in to chat with the Edinburgh team
Sat 11th – Booth ‘Fit 2 Shine’
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
A 15-minute short breathwork workshop with Ivana. For all ages.
Free. Please book on the day at the information desk.
Sun 12th – Forest bathing ‘Wander Women’
1pm-2.30pm
Forest Bathing at Lauriston. Please book and pay via Eventbrite.

“Have fun and enjoy sharing experiences, learning something new and discovering something in common, making the most of what we’ve got!”

Outdoor activities. Please come prepared with weather proof outfits, anticipating changable autumn weather.

Donations, feedback and even volunteering are welcome. We aim to organise a community event twice a year, in Spring and Autumn. Next one is in April 2026, to cherish cherry blossoms at Lauriston castle and have fun! AND 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Lauriston castle!

We are the Japanese community in and around Scotland and NE England. Contact us: sakuraeventsjp@gmail.com