Japanese Friendship Garden

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  • Address: 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, 92101, United States
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  • Timings: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-6192322721
  • Fax: +1-6192320917
  • Ticket Price: 8 USD
  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Garden, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Social, Arts, Museums
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Built in recognition of San Diego's relationship with its sister city, Yokohama, this 12 acre garden's oriental charm has been adapted to San Diego's climate. The garden was established during the during the 1915–16 Panama-California Exposition. All of the essential elements - stone garden, koi ponds, bonsai water arrangement, sukiya buildings - are present. The Tea Pavilion serves exquisite Japanese cuisine, tea and coffee. The community is quite active and frequently organises cultural programs, exhibits, and festivals. Special exhibitions are held inside the Inamori Pavilion.

Japanese Friendship Garden Travel Tips

  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Not allowed: Food, drinks, smoking, pets, littering, feeding the koi.

Entrance Ticket Details For Japanese Friendship Garden

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month is free for San Diego Residents.
  • Garden Only Tickets: $8 for adults; $7 for 65+, Student, Military; Free for under 6.
  • Combo Tickets: $13 for adults; $12 for 65+, Student, Military; Free for under 6.
  • Guided tours are free with ticket.

Japanese Friendship Garden Hours

Last admission at 6:00 pm.

Free Tuesday hours, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm.

Check garden website for a schedule of upcoming early closing days.

Special Exhibits:

  • Monday-Friday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm, last ticket sale at 4:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 pm - 4:30 pm, last ticket sale at 3:30 pm

Tea Pavilion:

  • Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

How to Reach Japanese Friendship Garden

  • Bus 3, 120 stop 5th Av & Laurel St
  • Bus 7 stop Park Bl & Village Pl

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  • Japanese Friendship Garden Address: 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, 92101, United States
  • Japanese Friendship Garden Contact Number: +1-6192322721
  • Japanese Friendship Garden Timing: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden Price: 8 USD
  • Best time to visit Japanese Friendship Garden(preferred time): 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Japanese Friendship Garden: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 0.79% of people who visit San Diego include Japanese Friendship Garden in their plan

  • 30% of people start their Japanese Friendship Garden visit around 09 AM - 10 AM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Japanese Friendship Garden

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

75% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Japanese Friendship Garden

People normally club together The San Diego Museum Of Art and Mission Brewery while planning their visit to Japanese Friendship Garden.

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