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About Japanese Friendship Garden
It's always fun to find an oasis right in the heart of a city - and in San Diego you will find the Japanese Friendship Garden!
This beautiful garden will introduce kids to not only some beautiful colors and scents, but a different culture and community than what they might normally know.
In addition, the Japanese Friendship Garden have a host of exhibits and events that are perfect for some family fun! The events can be found all year round, and cover a whole range of activities!
You can enjoy Craft Club, learning that beautiful Japanese art of origami, or you can learn the oldest board game in the world with GO Club. Go is the national game of Japan, and with this introductory class you can master it!
You can experience culture with Koto & Shakuhachi performances, or attend an Ikebana class, where beginners or advanced students can learn this beautiful gardening tradition.
Yoga, meditation, and even summer camps for certain grades can all be enjoyed at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
The garden of course, also have beautiful collections of plants, including that iconic bonsai. Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature shrubs, and at the gardens you can see some beautiful examples - some trees having been trained for over 45 years - with some trees actually over 300 years old!
Don't miss the exhibitions either. They change regularly so there will always be something new to head back to! These exhibitions cover topics like Japanese dolls, paintings, Imari, and photography.
Education, nature and some pretty special trees at the Japanese Friendship Garden!
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Suggest editAdults $14.00
Children $14.00
Free Under 6 years
Last Update 2023
Discount Student: $12*| Senior (65+): $12* | Military: $12
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Doing our bit
They offer FREE tours with paid admission over August and September. Check the times before you go!
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Japanese Friendship Garden?
The Tea Pavilion Restaurant is a great place to enjoy lunch or drinks!
Any top tips when visiting?
Tuesdays are FREE for San Diego residents! Applies on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
Does Japanese Friendship Garden have a gift shop?
The gift shop has a range of kids books, cookbook, and items relating to Japanese culture so make sure you stop by!
Teachers corner
They love to provide educational programs for students to learn about Japanese culture. They have a number of programs on offer so check what suits you the best!
Does Japanese Friendship Garden have healthy eating or Vegan options?
They have healthy options at the restaurant for you. It's also a good idea to take bottled water with you
Is Japanese Friendship Garden fully accessible?
There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, and they have wheelchairs for us. They also have Braille books
Any additonal information?
Check the opening times before you go, as they are reduced on some holidays, and extended until Labor Day over summer
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