Lantern illumination
Date and time: Sundown–9:00 pm, every day during the event period

Tea ceremony
Relax in an extraordinary way as you sip a cup of matcha green tea at Koto Garden, gazing upon wisterias.
Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sat, Apr 20
Fee: JPY 600/seat (includes Japanese sweets)
Host: Somi Kobayashi, Urasenke Tea Ceremony School

Note:
• Tea ceremony held at the Washizuka Community Center should rainy weather occur.

Sax performance
The mysterious Sax Samurai, wearing a bamboo hat, plays the sax in a one-night-only performance. Enjoy the soothing sounds of ballads complementing the scent of wisterias.
Date and time: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sun, Apr 21
Performer: Sax Samurai

Note:
• Canceled should rainy weather occur. Such notification available on the Hekinan Tourism Association website and Instagram page by 3:00 pm the previous day.

Namba lantern illumination
The city of Hekinan's traditional red Namba lanterns, reminiscent of chili peppers, light up Koto Garden for one night only. A bubble-blowing performance and surreal atmosphere grace this year's festivities!
Date and time: Sundown–around 9:00 pm; Sun, Apr 21

Note:
• Canceled should rainy weather occur. Such notification available on the Hekinan Tourism Association website and Instagram page by 3:00 pm the previous day.