Japanese Friendship Garden
San Diego, San Diego County

The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego is a Japanese garden venue with a website at balboapark.org. Upcoming events include a Sumi-e ink painting session and Koto lessons in November, a Tezukuri-Ichi Holiday Market and Kintsugi Workshop on November 21, and a Cherry Blossom Festival in March.
Getting there & nearby
Reviews & write-ups
- Balboa Park Official Site ↗ — “An immersive experience of Japanese gardens and culture. A living, breathing work of art, the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum represents the bond of friendship between San Diego and our sister c”
- Balboa Park Official Site ↗ — “At the Japanese Friendship Garden Gift Shop, you’ll discover beautiful imported bento boxes, sake sets, chopsticks and Lucky Cats. Inspired to start your own garden or learn origami? The store’s book ”
- Balboa Park Official Site ↗ — “Take in tranquil surroundings while enjoying a variety of teas, sushi, and Japanese syle dishes at the The Tea Pavilion in Balboa Park.”
Upcoming events
- Sumi-e (ink Painting)Japanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoArt / gallery
- Koto LessonsJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoLive music
- Tezukuri-Ichi Holiday MarketJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoSale / fundraiser
- Kintsugi WorkshopJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoMuseum
- Kokeshi Doll PaintingJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoArt / gallery
- Chanoyu Tea Ceremony DemonstrationsJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoFood & drink
- Akari DreamsJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoLive music
- SeijinshikiJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoTheater
- Cherry Blossom FestivalJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoMuseum
- Cherry Blossom FestivalJapanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoMuseum