Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest
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One garden. One passport. Delicious discoveries.
Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest! From savory street food and handcrafted sweets to refreshing beverages and premium sake, every stop offers something new to enjoy.
Your Oishii Festival Passport unlocks tastings from participating food and beverage vendors, making it easy to explore a variety of authentic Japanese flavors while strolling through the garden’s peaceful paths and scenic landscapes.
Whether you’re a devoted foodie, a sake enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique day out with friends and family, Oishii is a celebration of Japan’s rich culinary traditions in the heart of Balboa Park.
Every ticket includes:
- One Oishii Festival food Passport Valid for (5) Tastings or Drinks
- Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
- Access to Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Schedule
Festival Tastings: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Food last call 4:30 p.m.)
Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
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. Get information about hours and admission for exhibits and Free Tuesdays.