Japanese Friendship Garden At Balboa Park

A traditional japanese garden with winding paths a zen garden koi pond and a ceremonial gate.

Japanese friendship garden at balboa park. The special exhibition gift shop features items related to the current exhibition. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture. Located in a ravine much like the topography of japan a trail meanders from the entrance above down to the bottom of the garden where a stream flows. The japanese friendship garden is a very unique garden with balboa park.

Garden hours daily 10 00 am 6 00 pm last admission at 5 00 pm. Take part in the wooden sword bokken and staff jo training forms studied by current followers of the japanese martial art of aikido. Access to balboa park is subject to change in accordance with state and county regulations. The garden s design is based on centuries old japanese techniques adapted to san diego s climate and florae and seeks to foster a.

This lovely café at the japanese friendship garden serves japanese green tea herbal and specialty teas as well as sushi japanese noodles rice bowls miso soup salads and snacks. Japanese friendship garden 2215 pan american road. Aikido is based in part on the ancient sword and staff traditions of the samurai in japanese history. The gift stores are stocked with japanese items including postcards chopsticks and fans.

The garden is perfectly manicured as one would expect a japanese garden to be. San diego residents free tuesday october 20 2020 t. So come enjoy it and a new pathway stream and viewing area at the japanese friendship garden. As you explore the park into the new year don t forget to grab a balboa park explorer annual pass.

The japanese friendship garden also known as san kei en 三渓園 is a japanese garden within balboa park san diego it 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. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent views from the outdoor courtyard. Enjoy complimentary admission to 16 amazing balboa park museums all throughout 2019 with no blackout dates. Japanese friendship garden of phoenix 1125 n 3rd ave phoenix az 85003 usa.

The japanese friendship garden the garden is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama. All garden tours are free with paid admission. Admissions 12 adults 18 10 students seniors 65 military children ages 6 and younger are free. San diego ca 92101 619 232 2721.

Ste 2 san diego ca 92101 daily 10 00 am 6 00 pm last admission at 5 00 pm early closure dates can be found here. Access to balboa park is subject to change in accordance with state and county regulations. Japanese friendship garden docent led tours.