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Yōkai Community Art Exhibit

10 AM - 6 PM, ongoing daily from September 4, 2026 until November 8, 2026.
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
Included with Admission
Yōkai Community Art Exhibit
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
Yōkai Community Art Exhibit

About the Event

Yōkai Community Exhibit

Discover the mysterious and imaginative world of Japanese yōkai—supernatural creatures and spirits found throughout Japanese folklore. This special community exhibit showcases original artwork inspired by yōkai, featuring the creativity and unique interpretations of local and national artists. Explore the exhibit and learn more about the fascinating stories and traditions behind these legendary beings at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum.

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Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

2215 Pan American Rd. E
San Diego, California 92101
619-232-2721
jfgsd@niwa.org

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama that binds the two cultures to create a unique experience for visitors from all over the world. Representing a new concept in the development of a Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Japanese Friendship Garden is well-known for its unique setting, stone arrangement, Koi pond, exhibit house and ornamental tree collection. As a valued asset to Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego is also an educational resource to the community, providing a variety of seminars, classes and workshops as well as accredited horticultural classes. The Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego is proud to present a remarkable collection of Japanese artifacts, a Bonsai exhibit with circulating exhibitions by Bonsai Masters and many more valuable living collections. Get information about hours and admission for exhibits and Free Tuesdays.

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