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Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Tourist attraction

4.6(9344 reviews)
Open Closes soon ⋅ 7 PM ⋅ Opens 10 AM Wed
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

About

Bonsai trees, koi ponds & garden tours. Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101
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    Phone
    (619) 232-2721
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–7 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–7 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–7 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–7 PM
    Friday:10 AM–7 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–7 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–7 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Public restroom: Has public restroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot

Nearby

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