Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Rice Planting at the Japanese Heritage Shōya House
Event
Past eventWed., June 17, 2026, 12–2 p.m.–Thu., July 2, 2026, 12–2 p.m.
Free with general admission. All ages welcome.
Japanese Heritage Shōya House
Join us to plant rice in the paddies of the Shōya House and enjoy hands-on learning about traditional Japanese culture and farming techniques with Aaron Hughes, horticulture curator of Asian gardens, at this free drop-in event.
Key Details
- No reservations or prior experience are necessary—just stop by anytime during the two-hour window.
- Participants are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes they don’t mind getting a little muddy.
- Gloves, tools, and young rice plants will be provided.
Supplies are limited—come early, as planting materials may run out.
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Top image: Participants attend a rice harvest at the Japanese Heritage Shōya House. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
