Sip from a sake cocktail while gazing at cherry blossoms at the Sake Garden outside Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia West Fairmount Park.

The Sake Garden, which opens on April 11, is part of the 2018 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, which runs until April 15. The work of the Parks on Tap team (which creates beer gardens throughout Philadelphia in the summer), the Sake Garden includes cocktails, beer and Asian fusion fare.

Located just outside of Shofuso, there is no admission fee for the Sake Garden (although you will have to buy your own food and drinks).

The Sake Garden is the Cherry Blossom Festival's take on hanami picnics, a Japanese tradition of welcoming spring by enjoying nature. It's opening around the time of peak bloom for cherry blossom trees in Philadelphia, which Shofuso estimates to be around this week.

The Sake Garden is open 5-9 p.m. April 11-13, 1-9 p.m. April 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 15. It's located outside of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Lansdowne and Horticultural drives in West Fairmount Park. For more information visit subarucherryblossom.org/sakegarden.

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The Cherry Blossom Festival is more than the Sake Garden. It includes daily activities ranging from kabuki dancing to kimono dressing to sushi-making classes.

The highlight of the festival is Sakura Sunday on April 15, an all-day festival outside of Shofuso that celebrates Japanese culture. Sakura Sunday includes live music, martial arts demonstrations, dance performances, cosplay areas, crafts and a chance to enjoy traditional Japanese food.

Tickets to Sakura Sunday are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the event. You can learn more, purchase tickets and see a complete Cherry Blossom Festival calendar at subarucherryblossom.org.

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