Welcome to day 1 of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024! JFGM is excited to celebrate the tradition of hanami.

the full list of Thursday’s activities, food vendors, merchant vendors, and performances can be viewed below

 
 

  • General admission tickets allow entry to the festival

  • Tickets are available for purchase online through 3/6/24 at 5:00PM PST. Online ticketing will be unavailable 3/7/24-3/10/24

  • General admission tickets may be purchased in person on all festival dates

  • For expedited entry, JFGM Memberships will be available for entry at the VIP gate on all festival dates

*For pre-purchased online tickets, please have printed or digital barcodes ready to scan. Explorer Passholders, Go City Passes and American Horticultural Society reciprocal members will be accepted at the general admission gate.

 
 

Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission

11:00am - Masazumikai

12:00pm - Yako & Aya Duo

1:00PM - Southern California Koto Ensemble

2:00PM - Kamishibai

3:00PM - Geisha Opera Singer

4:00PM - San Diego Mugai Ryu

5:00PM - Super Tonic

6:00pm - San Diego Yosakoi

 
 

Upper Garden | 10am-6pm

 
 

Lower Garden | 10am-6pm

 
 

Lower Garden | 11am-4pm

temporary tattoos and a sticker bar will be available at the Children’s Garden all four festival dates

Parents or guardians must remain with children at all times

 
 

Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm (Last call is at 5:30pm) | $20 | ID Required for Guests 21+

 
 

The Cherry Blossom Festival is JFGM’s largest annual event and is always a huge success thanks to our amazing volunteers! Sign-up below to Volunteer at one of San Diego’s Largest cultural destinations.

 
 

Thank you to our 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors!