Japanese Garden Balboa Park San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden    

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The mission of the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum (JFGM) is to develop a traditional Japanese garden as a center to educate, engage, and … See more

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Aug 27, 2024
I've only ever been to one other Japanese Garden (in Phoenix) so i had certain expectations. The grounds were beautiful. And as a lover of waterfalls and water sources in general, i enjoyed the walk … Full review by LadyN516
Apr 28, 2024
You can wander through the paths zigzagging up and down the hills and enjoy the various plantings. There's several Koi . The trees, bushes and flowers are beautiful and the places well-maintained. It… Full review by dml240
Apr 9, 2024
We had an afternoon free and decided to visit the Japanese Friendship Garden. Since it was during cherry blossom season, we were unable to buy tickets online and got them on the spot. This was a prob… Full review by Michelle T
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The Japanese Friendship Garden is one of the true gems of Balboa Park. It started as a tea house during the Panama-California Expositio…
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These absolutely lovely, tranquil grounds Japanese Friendship Garden began their long history when the garden was built as part of th…
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at what poit of the year the garden flourish or in that month\day ?
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March is probably the best month of the year to visit. They hold an annual cherry blossom festival during the month of March. In 2019, it was from March 18-21, but those dates change …
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March is probably the best month of the year to visit. They hold an annual cherry blossom festival during the month of March. In 2019, it was from March 18-21, but those dates change each year.
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Where is the parking
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The parking closest to the garden may by along Presidents Way. Turn in off Park Blvd
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What kind of programs do you have?
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We have a variety of programs from cultural to wellness, and sustainability.
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There's a koi pond, a rock garden, and a little area in the back where you can see some beautiful bonsai trees
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Admission Cost :$4 (Adults); $3 (65+/Students/Military); Free for Kids 6 years and under.
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Check What’s In Bloom. You can visit the Japanese Friendship Garden at any time and be delighted by its beauty. There are 40 different types of Azaleas and 27 different types of Camellias many of whic…
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Best time to visit Japanese Friendship Garden (preferred time): 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
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For a small entrance fee, you are free to wander the gardens
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Time required to visit Japanese Friendship Garden: 02:00 Hrs
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Special exhibitions are held inside the inamori pavilion
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:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Residents: $1,800 for 4 hours, Non-Residents: $2,000 for 4 hours
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Tea, sushi, noodles, and more are served on a deck to the left of the entrance
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Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden website for a calendar of classes and exhibitions. Garden tours are also available.
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Japanese Friendship Garden Timing: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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Pay Attention to the Stones. Contemplate what the stones represent. Japanese gardens feature deliberately-placed stones that usually represent mountains or islands.
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You can wander the various peaceful paths spread over 12 acres, and meditate in the traditional stone and zen garden
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Watch the Koi. My daughter and her friends admire koi in the pond near Oribe-doro. The Koi Club of San Diego hand-selects and helps maintain the koi — which are show quality — at the Japanese Friendsh…
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