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Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

Business hours

Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama that binds the two cultures to create a unique experience for visitors from all over the world.

Representing a new concept in the development of a Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Japanese Friendship Garden is well-known for its unique setting, stone arrangement, Koi pond, exhibit house and ornamental tree collection.

As a valued asset to Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego is also an educational resource to the community, providing a variety of seminars, classes and workshops as well as accredited horticultural classes. The Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego is proud to present a remarkable collection of Japanese artifacts, a Bonsai exhibit with circulating exhibitions by Bonsai Masters and many more valuable living collections.

Take a visual tour.

Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
(last admission at 3:30pm)

Summer Hours: (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30pm)
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm (last admission at 3:30pm)

Entrance Fees
$4.00- Adult
$3.00- Senior (65+) / Students / Military (with ID)
Free for children of 6 and under

Google Map

Wheelchair accessibility ADA-compliant
Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

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Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 1-2

Date Monday, July 8, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost $100 - $110
Age limit Not available
Event Cost Category

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 1-2

Tuesday, Jul. 9
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 1-2

Wednesday, Jul. 10
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 1-2

Thursday, Jul. 11
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 1-2

Friday, Jul. 12
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Monday, Jul. 15
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Tuesday, Jul. 16
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Wednesday, Jul. 17
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Thursday, Jul. 18
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Friday, Jul. 19
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Monday, Jul. 22
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Tuesday, Jul. 23
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Wednesday, Jul. 24
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Thursday, Jul. 25
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 3-5

Friday, Jul. 26
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Monday, Jul. 29
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Tuesday, Jul. 30
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Wednesday, Jul. 31
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community
Event Cost Category

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Thursday, Aug. 1
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Friday, Aug. 2
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Monday, Aug. 5
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Tuesday, Aug. 6
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Wednesday, Aug. 7
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Thursday, Aug. 8
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Japanese Friendship Garden Summer Camp: Grades 6-8

Friday, Aug. 9
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $100 - $110 Community

Ongoing events at Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

Event Cost Category

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Monday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

'Handcrafted Journeys: Japanese American Woodworkers In San Diego' Exhibit

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3 - $4 Arts

Past events

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