Japanese Friendship Garden, Japanese garden in Balboa Park, San Diego, United States
The Japanese Friendship Garden spans multiple levels featuring stone arrangements, bridges, water elements, and a collection of koi fish swimming in ponds.
The garden opened in 1991 as a symbol of partnership between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama, expanding from its initial small plot.
The garden maintains traditional Japanese landscaping principles with carefully positioned rocks, plants, and water features that follow centuries-old design methods.
Visitors can access the garden daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM, through the entrance at 2215 Pan American Road East.
The garden offers specialized horticultural classes teaching Japanese gardening techniques and hosts seasonal agricultural partnerships with local farms for fresh produce distribution.
Part of: Balboa Park Gardens
GPS coordinates: 32.72960,-117.14940
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:22
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