Toro Nagashi Festival
August 6, 2022: 12 PM - 6 PM
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Enjoy the traditional Japanese custom of Toro Nagashi — a lantern floating ceremony that guides loved ones who have passed. In addition to the lantern floating ceremonies, the garden will host daily performances, showcasing over 4 different groups per day. Grab some food from the different food vendors and shop at the local vendor booths in the upper garden.
Aug. 5 & 6, 2022
Tickets begin at $12
Visit: www.niwa.org or call (619) 232-2721
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.