2025: San Diego Annual 20th Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration at Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park (Vendors) (4 Days)NEW

Discover the Magic of Spring at the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival - An Annual Tradition of Celebrating Beauty and Culture!

The Cherry Blossom Festival returns to JFG in March. We're excited to welcome spring and celebrate the annual Japanese tradition of hanami! The garden will host a variety of daily performances, food, vendors and fun activities for the entire family. There's something for everyone to enjoy. 

Cherry Blossom Festival Dates
March 13, 14, 15, 16, 2025 (4 Days)

Thursday Day 1
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission
• 11:00am - Kamishibai
• 12:00pm - San Diego Yosakoi
• 1:00pm - Yako & Aya
• 2:00pm - Kamishibai
• 3:00pm - Geisha Opera Singer / Fioregerisha
• 4:00pm - Jazz on Main Street
• 5:00pm - Geisha Opera Singer / Fioregerisha
• 6:00pm - San Diego Iai Batto

Friday Day 2
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission
• 11:00am - Honu Sumo Club
• 12:00pm - San Diego Yosakoi
• 1:00pm - Anju Madoka
• 2:00pm - San Diego Sanshin
• 3:00pm - Geisha Opera Singer
• 4:00pm - Southern California Koto Ensemble
• 5:00pm - Super Tonic
• 6:00pm - Supernova

Saturday Day 3
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission
• 11:00am - BTSD Ondo Dancers
• 12:00pm - Anju Madoka
• 1:00pm - Masazumi Kai
• 2:00pm - La Jolla Taiko
• 3:00pm - Bando Hidesomi Nihon Buyo Class
• 4:00pm - Shofukan Kendo Dojo
• 5:00pm - On the Veranda with Hirokazu Kosaka (Kyudo Lecture)
• 6:00pm - Asayake Taiko

Sunday Day 4
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission
• 11:00am - San Diego Taiko
• 12:00pm - Tsumiki Japanese Academy of San Diego
• 1:00pm - Anju Madoka
• 2:00pm - Genbu Daiko
• 3:00pm - Viorhythm
• 4:00pm - San Diego Shishimai Kai (Japanese Lion Dance)
• 5:00pm - Asian Persuasion
• 6:00pm - Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko

Emcee
Pauline Harring (Salt Queen Cosplay)

More Details 

2025 Ticketing
• $18 Pre-sale (single day) Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket
• $20 Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket
• $25 VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket

A valid 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket or JFGM Membership is required for entry. Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable after March 7, 2024, and available for purchase until 4:00pm PST on March 12, 2025. Day-of tickets will be sold in-person from 10:00am PST on March 13, 2025, through 5:00pm PST on March 16, 2025.

Balboa Explorer Pass, Go City Pass, and reciprocal garden admission (American Horticultural Society) holders will need to purchase a 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket in the general admission line.

VIP Entrance
JFGM Members and VIP ticket holders can enjoy expedited entry through the VIP gates at the Upper Garden Back Gate (behind the Organ Pavilion). Children ages 6 and younger do not need a VIP Ticket if accompanied by an adult VIP ticket holder. ADA access is available at the VIP entrance.

Cherry Blossom Location
Japanese Friendship Garden - Balboa Park

Map of Balboa Park: Map

Cherry Blossom Title
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration - Japanese Friendship Garden - Balboa Park (Vendors) March