Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden Museum (JFGM) is thrilled to kick off the annual Cherry Blossom Festival!

Immerse yourself in the magic of hanami (flower viewing) as you stroll beneath vibrant blooms. Delightful music fills the air, while a vibrant marketplace of local food vendors and merchant vendors caters to every taste. A dedicated children’s area offers fun activities for the little ones, making this the perfect family-friendly event.

Join us for a celebration of spring, culture, and community throughout the entire weekend, from March 7th to 10th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Get Your General Admission Tickets Here.

For VIP Tickets Click Here

A VIP ticket grants shorter wait times to enter the festival. The VIP Entrance will be located at the Upper Garden Back gate. This entrance permits JFGM Members and VIP ticket holders only.

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Kyo Wagashi lecture – Online Only

What is wagashi and how is it made?
Kyo wagashi is a type of Japanese confectionery made in Kyoto by Kyoto trained artisans. With a history of about 300 years, the name ”Kyo Wagashi” distinguishes confections made in Kyoto, the “capital,” from confections made in the provinces.

Kyoto confectionery has developed through the creation of confectionery offerings at traditional festivals, ceremonies, as well as refined tea confectionery for chanoyu.

Join Japanese Confectionery Chef: Takehiro Fujita February 27, 2024 4:00PM-5:00PM PST $10 JFGM Member | $20 Non Member

Tanabata

Friday, July 7th | 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun and partake in the Tanabata celebration. This year’s festival will be full of kid-friendly fun, such as games, performances, crafts and food ! For questions, please call (619) 232- 2721. If you would like to support JFG by being a volunteer, please email visitorengagement@niwa.org

Be sure to head down to the Japanese Friendship Garden this month to see the Cherry Blossoms blooming away! In celebration and honor of this annual festival, Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co. will offer a monthly special on their sake as well as a virtual kampai (cheers/toast). So head to www.settingsunsake.comand pick up some sake to join Japanese Friendship Garden on March 31st to toast to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival! You can order online for local delivery or pick up in the Tasting Room during normal business hours.

More Information about the event: Cherry Blossom Week returns to JFG in Balboa Park as Cherry Blossom Season with vendors and hybrid programming scheduled throughout the whole month of March! Celebrate the spring season at the comforts of your home or by visiting JFG while the cherry blossoms are in bloom! Be sure to visit the official JFG Cherry Blossom page by visiting niwa.org/cbw.

#jfgsd #museumsfromhome #cherryblossomseasonBalboa Park

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For the safety of all guests and JFG staff, we ask all those planning to visit the Japanese Friendship Garden in person to review our current safety policies which can be viewed at niwa.org/notices. By visiting the Japanese Friendship Garden, guests assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19

Event by Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co.and Japanese Friendship Garden

Online Event

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5 PM PDT

Price: Free

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