From today until Sunday 28 April there is a celebration of the Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle.
While the scheduled events are fully booked there are lots of drop ins to enjoy including:
- Learn some Japanese writing: 11am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 4pm
- Origami: 11am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 4pm
- Find out more about the art of Bonsai: 11am – 4pm
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Sakura (Blossom) Festival – the Bonsai trees.
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival – Hina Dolls
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
Hina Dolls
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
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Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
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