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Japanese Friendship Garden is a unique wedding venue in San Diego, California. This historic, private garden venue incorporates a zen philosophy and style, great for large or small events. Located on seven and a half acres of beautiful land, this venue offers gorgeous gardens, lanterns, waterfalls, and even a Koi Pond. Japanese Friendship Garden is sure to make your wedding memorable, unique, and of course, enjoyable.
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There are two on-site venues to the Japanese Friendship Garden. The upper level garden has a koi pond, moon-viewing deck, the Charles C. Dail Memorial Gate, and an open-air reception plaza. The Lower garden is an elegant yet modern space, including the Inamori Pavilion, an indoor space with an outdoor feel. The maximum capacity for these spaces is 200 people.
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Japanese Friendship Garden’s professional staff can provide excellent event services for you and your guests, to ensure a fantastic experience. They offer a bridal suite, event rentals, wireless Internet, and lighting/sound services.
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The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park is described as a beautiful and special wedding venue with tranquil ambience and gorgeous views. Reviewers highly recommend the venue for its unique and stunning aesthetic, with features like the Earth Bridge and the Inamori Pavilion. The private events team, including Christina, Anna, and Marina, is praised for their professionalism, kindness, and patience throughout the planning process. The venue's convenient location and the helpfulness of the staff contribute to making weddings at the Japanese Friendship Garden a memorable and enjoyable experience.
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4 EndorsementsAbsolutely gorgeous venue with elegance and natural beauty. The staff is very helpful and friendly, great venue!
I just DJ'd a wedding at the Japanese Friendship Garden, and it was a great experience! It really is a beautiful setting and I recommend it to all couples looking for a pretty outdoor venue.
Without question, Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden is the most exquisite, romantic venue in Southern California. We are truly blessed to provide our catering services to the majority of weddings held in such a breathtakingly beautiful natural setting. Year after year we meet numerous couples who book this "destination" wedding venue and make us part of their life changing momentous event. If you desire a unique outdoor setting that will create lasting memories, you should inquire with this spectacular venue.
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