Question 1

Is this worth going to if my kid doesn't care about K-Pop or anime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The dragon and lion dances are loud and colorful, the taiko drummers play huge Japanese barrel drums, the workshops (origami, calligraphy, fan and lantern painting) keep hands busy, and there is street food between acts.

Question 2

Do we need to pre-book tickets?

Accepted Answer

Not required, but pre-sale day tickets cost less and let you skip the line at the entrance. They are not tied to a date, so you can buy them ahead and use them on the festival weekend. Annual pass holders get in free.

Question 3

How do we get there from central Berlin?

Accepted Answer

Take the U5 toward Hönow to Kienberg (Gärten der Welt), then ride the cable car from the station opposite over the Kienberg to the Gärten der Welt/Blumberger Damm stop. The combined day ticket with the cable car costs €12.90 in pre-sale and €15.90 on festival days. The S7 to Mehrower Allee plus bus X69 toward Köpenick also works.

Question 4

Can my kid come in costume?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cosplayers get a reduced day ticket (€4, or €7.50 with the cable car) at the box office on festival days. The discount is only available on site, not online.

Cherry Blossom Festival at Gärten der Welt: Hanami Weekend in Marzahn

Cherry Blossom Festival at Gärten der Welt: Hanami Weekend in Marzahn

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