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Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101

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Always confirm hours and the exact entrance with the venue before visiting.

About this space

A traditional Japanese garden (San-Kei-En) in Balboa Park, with koi ponds, a bonsai collection, a tea pavilion, and a hillside of cherry trees. Beyond the landscape, it hosts rotating cultural exhibitions and seasonal festivals celebrating Japanese art and tradition.

Nearby in Balboa Park