Up to an hour
Japanese Friendship Garden
Head to the Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego in Balboa Park.
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What you'll do
Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden with Go City®
- Explore the zen garden in Balboa Park
- Access the koi ponds, stepping stones, and landscaped features
Stroll around this peaceful garden in San Diego’s Balboa Park – the nation’s largest urban cultural park.
The zen design of the Japanese Friendship Garden boasts traditional water and stone elements, two koi ponds, a bonsai collection, and unique attractions such as a cast bronze kannon bosatsu statue from 1735 AD. You'll enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the garden which fuses Japanese aesthetics with southern Californian characteristics.
The garden was created as a gesture of friendship between the US and Japan and combines water, pastoral and mountain scenes, also known as 'San-Kei-En' - a three-tiered experience. As you explore, you'll learn about all the little landscaped details and what they represent in Japanese culture.
Each calming element will bring a sense of peace and tranquility to your San Diego trip, so don't miss the chance to take some time out and enjoy this cultural sanctuary.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
Daily: 10AM - 6PM
Last entry is at 5PM
Closings & holidays
May be closed major U.S. holidays.
March 13 - 16: passholders will NOT be able to use a pass to visit the garden due to the Japanese Friendship Garden’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival – tickets for this can be bought separately on their website.
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