Japanese Days at Pruhonice Botanical Garden 5. – 6.9. 2026
We warmly invite you to the 16th edition of Japan Days at the Průhonice Botanical Garden – once again taking place throughout the entire weekend!
End your summer with the scent of Japan | 5–6 September 2026
On the first weekend of September, the Průhonice Botanical Garden will once again become a place where the beauty of nature meets traditional Japanese culture. On 5–6 September 2026, enjoy two days filled with music, art, workshops, food and unique guests travelling to the Czech Republic directly from Japan.
This year’s festival will feature a rich cultural programme including traditional kyogen theatre, energetic wadaiko drumming, an ikebana exhibition, the Yokai Parade of Japanese spirits, demonstrations of Japanese arts and crafts, and dozens of stalls offering authentic food and original products.
Among this year’s special guests will be Sanae Nagashima, a master of the traditional Japanese art of oshibana, and Senju Einojo, a master of the Nihon Buyo Senju school, who will perform on the traditional three-stringed instrument, the shamisen.
Whether you are drawn to Japanese culture, nature, delicious food, or simply want to spend an enjoyable day in beautiful surroundings, Japan Days offer something for the whole family.
Experience Japan First-Hand
Japan Days are not just about watching. 🇯🇵 Try traditional arts, creative activities, games and much more for yourself. Some activities are free and require no booking, while advance booking is recommended for workshops with limited capacity.
🎨 #30 Ha-na-mi – Painting
Paint your own mug, bag or fan.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 from CZK 150
🌸 #16 Ikebana – Prague Sogetsu Study Group
Discover the basics of Sogetsu ikebana and create your own seasonal arrangement.
🕐 SAT 13:00 | SUN 12:15
💰 CZK 270/person | 🎟️ advance booking
🌼 #16 Oshibana with Sanae Nagashima
Discover the traditional Japanese art of creating with pressed flowers under the guidance of a master from Japan.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 from CZK 200, depending on the selected option | 🎟️ advance booking
🎨 #28 Lilfaces – Face Painting + Face Painting by Anička
Transform yourself for a while with a little colour and creativity.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 CZK 150/face
🔎 #7 Mini Magic – Miniatures
Create your own tiny world by assembling and decorating miniatures.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 from CZK 100
👹 #25 YŌKAI – Mask Painting
Create your own mask inspired by creatures and spirits from Japanese legends.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 from CZK 200
🎴 #41 Kenka – Czech-Japanese Association
Action Battle Game: no keyboard, no controllers, no Bluetooth, no electricity — powered by energy and creativity.
🕐 Saturday & Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
🌳 #21 Prague Bonsai Society
Discover the basics of shaping and caring for bonsai with experienced growers.
🕐 Saturday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
🍵 Tea Pavilion – Wabunka
Experience the Japanese Way of Tea through intimate tea gatherings and a hands-on workshop.
🕐 Saturday, 9:00–17:00
💰 CZK 280/person | 🎟️ advance booking
💆 #27 Czech Shiatsu Association
Experience the Japanese art of shiatsu bodywork.
🕐 Saturday, 9:00–17:00
💰 CZK 200 / 20-minute treatment | group workshop FREE
👘 #33 Kimono Corner
Try on a traditional Japanese summer yukata.
🕐 Saturday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
⚫⚪ #29 Go
Discover the basics of one of the world’s oldest strategy board games.
🕐 Saturday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
👧 #27 Activities for the Little Ones
Simple Japan-inspired creative activities perfect for little hands.
🕐 Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
✍️ #33 Haiku Workshop
Discover the basics of haiku and join Katka Soustružníková and Pavel Martinec for a creative walk through the park.
🕐 Sunday, 11:00 & 13:30
💰 FREE
🦢 #29 Origami
Discover how many things can be created from a single square of paper.
🕐 Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 FREE
💐 #21 Spiral Bouquet Workshop
Learn the basic spiral bouquet technique and take your own bouquet home.
🕐 Sunday, 9:00–17:00
💰 CZK 250/person | 🎟️ advance booking
🍵 Tea Pavilion – Urasenke Prague
Discover the basics of tea etiquette, how to receive a bowl of tea and how to prepare matcha.
🕐 Sunday, 9:00–17:00
🎟️ booking & more information
📍 The numbers correspond to the festival map.
🎟️ Workshops marked “advance booking” have limited capacity. For all other activities, simply stop by and join in depending on current availability.
Practical Information
📅 Dates & Times
Friday, 4 September 2026 – Expert lectures (from 5:00 PM)
Saturday, 5 September 2026 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, 6 September 2026 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Venue
Průhonice Botanical Garden
Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Průhonice Park, Průhonice
⚠️ Please note!
The event takes place at the Průhonice Botanical Garden of the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which is located within the grounds of Průhonice Park and Castle. It is not the Dendrological Garden, which is also located in Průhonice.
🎟️ Admission
Admission to Japan Days is free with a valid admission ticket to Průhonice Park.
A regular ticket to Průhonice Park is required to enter the grounds. The event can also be accessed through the entrance gate on Lesní Street.
🎫 Online tickets:
tickets
🎌 Workshops
Due to limited capacity, some workshops require advance booking via SMS Ticket. Links to individual workshops can be found above.
📢 Programme
More details about the programme, workshops and individual performers will be announced gradually on our social media. Follow us so you don’t miss anything!
The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme and the selection of vendors.