Japanese Friendship Garden
Head to the Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego in Balboa Park.
- All-Inclusive
- Family-friendly
- Outdoors
- Museums
- Gardens
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Estimated total · $11.00
Overview
Stroll around this peaceful garden in San Diego’s Balboa Park – the nation’s largest urban cultural park.
The zen design of the Japanese Friendship Garden boasts traditional water and stone elements, two koi ponds, a bonsai collection, and unique attractions such as a cast bronze kannon bosatsu statue from 1735 AD. You'll enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the garden which fuses Japanese aesthetics with southern Californian characteristics.
The garden was created as a gesture of friendship between the US and Japan and combines water, pastoral and mountain scenes, also known as 'San-Kei-En' - a three-tiered experience. As you explore, you'll learn about all the little landscaped details and what they represent in Japanese culture.
Each calming element will bring a sense of peace and tranquility to your San Diego trip, so don't miss the chance to take some time out and enjoy this cultural sanctuary.
Location
2215 Pan American Road Balboa Park 92101 San Diego
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Opening hours
Standard opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM
Last entry
4 PM