Gardens by the Bay Sakura 2022
You can’t deny that Singaporeans have a mad love for the sakura season. We’d gladly pay a premium to fly to Japan to bask in pastel pink landscapes when it’s cherry blossom season.
If you’d happily scout out sakura trees on our little red dot, look no further than Gardens by the Bay. Their annual Sakura floral display is back at the Flower Dome from now till 3rd April 2022.
Tokidoki theme, torii gates and marumado-inspired walkways
Giant “box” with traditional round Japanese windows known as marumado
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Like many of the attraction’s seasonal events, Gardens by the Bay’s Sakura display only run for a very limited time – one month to be exact. Returning for the seventh consecutive year, 2022’s edition comes with a cutesy flair, featuring tokidoki’s colourful unicorns.
Torii gates and tokidoki statues
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Expect a picturesque scene of sakura trees and torii gates, alongside motifs and statues of tokidoki’s popular characters: Fubuki, Ichiyo, Haru & Harumi, Yoshino and Sakurako.
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Elements of the characters will be spread throughout the dome, interspersed among the flowers, and adorning giant marumado-inspired structures. Kids are sure to enjoy spotting the colourful decor. As for the adults, the whimsical setting ought to give you a slice of Japan that has been sorely missed.
Visitors can also expect to find Japanese floral art and a display of carp streamers.
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Other than clicking your cameras away, look out for an array of free cultural programmes including a Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop where participants will be taught how to make a cup of usucha – or “thin” matcha tea that’s light on flavour. The lineup also includes koto and erhu performances, alongside a Japanese folk dance recital.
Book a slot on Gardens by the Bay’s website.
Free admission for orange/blue CHAS card holders
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Admission prices to the Flower Dome begin from $12/adult for Singaporeans. But if you happen to have an orange or blue CHAS card, the good news is that you can enjoy free entry to the exhibit from 5th – 11th March 2022.
Additionally, all holders of the following cards can enjoy free entry to the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Floral Fantasy until further notice:
- ComCare Long Term Assistance Scheme
- Development Disability Registry
- Persons with Disability (PWD)
- CARA (Community, Assurance, Rewards and Acceptance)
Visit Gardens by the Bay’s Sakura display
There are no VTLs to Japan just yet, but we’ll cope – especially with exhibits like Gardens by the Bay’s Sakura display to tide us through. If that isn’t enough you can also check out our guides on how to have a 3D2N “Japan holiday” in Singapore, or at the very least, attempt to bluff your friends that you’re in Japan.
Price (Singaporeans and PR): $12 for adults, $8 for children and seniors
Price (Standard): $20 for adults, $12 for children and seniors
Date: Now till 3rd April 2022
Time: 9AM-9PM, Daily
Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018953
Gardens by the Bay Sakura website
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Cover image adapted from: Gardens by the Bay
