Japanese Friendship Garden Balboa Park Cherry Blossom

Now totaling a full 11 acres one can meditate in the zen garden or relax by the koi pond in the upper garden.

Japanese friendship garden balboa park cherry blossom. Garden hours daily 10 00 am 6 00 pm last admission at 5 00 pm. 14th annual cherry blossom festival. Japanese friendship garden 2215 pan american road. The japanese friendship garden is a serene cherry blossom laden paradise in the middle of balboa park.

Because a big storm is on its way into southern california i got my weekend walk in this morning. Admissions 12 adults 18 10 students seniors 65 military children ages 6 and younger are free. The festival will continue rain or shine. The japanese friendship garden s annual cherry blossom week has been canceled amid concerns of the novel coronavirus and as a result of gov.

The cherry blossoms are opening in bunches at the japanese friendship garden in early march. Japanese friendship garden 2215 pan american road e balboa park. The garden s design is based on centuries old japanese techniques adapted to san diego s climate and florae and seeks to foster a. 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.

Japanese friendship garden balboa park maps parking layouts parking instructions see directions map of balboa park see map festival map see layout food merchants. To mark the park s centennial celebration the peaceful garden was greatly expanded in 2015. Select vendors will be set up throughout jfg giving guests a sneak peek of what s to come during the weekend. This morning i walked through the canyon at the japanese friendship garden and took in the indescribable almost heavenly beauty.

The japanese friendship garden the garden is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama. The japanese friendship garden jfg is bringing back it s annual cherry blossom week now on its 15th year. I didn t want to venture too far and get caught in the rain so i decided to head up to balboa park to check out the cherry blossoms at the japanese friendship garden. The japanese cherry trees in balboa park are beginning to really blossom.

Description one of the most beautiful seasons in the garden is when the cherry trees blossom into delightful pink clouds. Beautiful cherry blossoms have opened at the japanese friendship garden. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture. San diego ca 92101 619 232 2721.