What Are the Opening Hours and Admission Prices for the Japanese Friendship Garden?

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The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in San Diego is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last admission at 5:00 PM. Tickets cost $16 for adults (18+), $14 for students, seniors (65+), and military, and children ages 6 and younger are free.

Opening Hours

Detail Time
Daily hours 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last admission 5:00 PM

The garden is open every day, so there is no need to plan around a weekly closing day. The one-hour gap between last admission (5:00 PM) and closing (6:00 PM) means you should arrive by 5:00 PM at the latest to get in.

The site also notes that the garden occasionally closes early. If you are planning a visit around a specific date, check the "Early Garden Closures" page before you go so you are not caught out by a shortened day.

Admission Prices

Visitor Price
Adults (18+) $16
Students $14
Seniors (65+) $14
Military $14
Children ages 6 and younger Free

The discounted $14 rate applies to three groups — students, seniors 65 and older, and military — so if you fall into any of these categories, that is the price to expect. Children 6 and under do not pay.

Planning Your Visit

  • Arrive before 5:00 PM. Last admission is one hour before closing, so a late-afternoon arrival still gives you time but not unlimited time.
  • Check for early closures. The garden lists early closure dates separately; confirm your date if you are visiting for a specific event or occasion.
  • Location and contact. The garden is at 2215 Pan American Road E., San Diego, CA 92101, and can be reached at (619) 232-2721.

Beyond a Standard Visit

The garden also hosts ticketed special events and programs throughout the year, such as an October Japanese food and sake festival and a Halloween masquerade. These are separate from regular admission, so if you are attending one, check that event's own details rather than relying on the daily hours and standard ticket prices above.