Japanese Garden Balboa

The garden is perfectly manicured as one would expect a japanese garden to be.

Japanese garden balboa. 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. The japanese friendship garden is a very unique garden with balboa park. This is a very popular area for locals and visitors to explore the museums and gardens and to see all the street performers. Balboa park is renowned for the lush landscaping and lovely gardens on its 1 200 acres offering a magnificent backdrop for the cultural attractions.

Nestled in the heart of balboa park the japanese friendship garden has meandering canyon paths well groomed greenery a bonsai garden a koi pond a meditation garden and exhibit space. 1549 el prado san diego ca 92101. Balboa park is america s largest urban cultural park with 15 museums. 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.

Balboa park japanese friendship garden san diego. The garden s design is based on centuries old japanese techniques adapted to san diego s climate and florae and seeks to foster a. The japanese garden is an example of a chisen style garden in which a pond or lake occupies the most significant portion of the garden. One 1 hour time slots for monday thursday strolling between the hours of 11 00 a m.

The japanese garden is located in a separate section of balboa park with an admission fee. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent views from the outdoor courtyard and deck. 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. Join us for a cup of tea and a japanese snack every 2nd and 4th sunday of the month barring.

The park was ranked among the best parks in the world by the project for public places. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture.