Terms and Conditions

How to Prepare Yourself for the Event


Here are some tips to prepare yourself for a wonderful day at the event:


  • The event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

  • There is limited outdoor seating. You may wish to bring a blanket to picnic on.

  • There is no stroller parking. Please be prepared to use your stroller for the day.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • This event is wheelchair accessible.

  • Masks are welcome. Some indoor activities take place in smaller rooms.

  • Come hungry! There are plenty of food vendors on site. Visit
    vcbf.ca and
    japanfairvancouver.com for additional event details.

  • Many vendors are cash only.

  • Have fun & snap some photos - don’t forget to use #SDJF #VanCherryBlossomFest and tag @japanfair @vancherryblossomfest in your posts!

If you have general event questions, please contact
info@vcbf.ca or connect with us through social media.
For any ticketing questions, please email
boxoffice@vcbf.ca.

Mission of Sakura Days Japan Fair


Japan Fair Association of Vancouver and Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival are the co-producers of Sakura Days Japan Fair. Sakura is a symbol of Japan and this event is a showcase of Japanese culture including food, artisans, and performances.

Our Goals and Expectations


Sakura Days Japan Fair focuses on bringing people together to celebrate Japanese culture, cuisine, and artistry. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants. As a ticketed event, Sakura Days Japan Fair expects patron attendees to behave in a manner consistent with the event’s goals.

Code of Conduct


We value diverse views and opinions and expect all participants to treat each other with respect and dignity. Harassment, discrimination, and disturbances of any kind will not be tolerated. Patrons who do not respect the code of conduct may be asked to leave the premises at the Event Management's discretion.

Your tickets are being purchased from Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (the organizer).

Tickit's services are limited to generating and delivering tickets and forwarding your payment to the organizer. Tickit’s fees for this service are non-refundable.

All communications or disputes regarding ticket order refunds, chargebacks, changes, disruptions and cancellation are between you and the organizer. Tickit will be not be liable or responsible in any way for refunds or chargebacks in connection with the organizer's events.