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Date
June 25, 2025
Ends June 29, 2025
Location
835 Mayor Magrath Drive S Lethbridge, AB
Event Details
Hold the dates. Details to come
Organizer
- Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Established in 1967 to commemorate Canadaโs Centennial, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden stands as a tribute to the contributions of Japanese Canadians to Lethbridge, Alberta, and as a lasting symbol of international friendship. The name โNikka Yukoโ blends elements of both Japanese and English: Ni (from Nihon, meaning Japan), Ka (from Canada), and Yuko (meaning friendship), representing the deep connection between the two nations.
Opening Day and Hours
Opening day for 2025 is Thursday, May 8th.
The garden is open five (5) days a week:
- Monday: 10-6pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday CLOSEDย
- Thursday: 10-6 pmย
- Fridays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)ย
- Saturdays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Sunday: 10-6 pmย
Daily Programming
- Daily Garden Tours at 11, 1 & 3 pm
- Thursday: Tea: 2 pm & 4 pm Pavilion/Ceremony (Program)ย
- Friday: Food Truck Fridays/Sumo/Anime/Wild Nights; Ceremonies 2pm & 4pmย
- Saturday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)ย
- Sunday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pmย ย (Experience/Program)ย
- Monday: Meiso (Relaxation) Mondays
Performances and Presentations: 3:00 pmย
Yukata Dressing:
Guests can wear Yukata around the Garden and community 5 days per week.