Welcome to day 4 of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2025! JFGM is excited to celebrate the tradition of hanami.
the full list of Friday’s activities, food vendors, merchant vendors, and performances can be viewed below
A VIP ticket grants shorter wait times to enter the festival. The VIP Entrance will be located at the Upper Garden Back gate. This entrance permits JFGM Members and VIP ticket holders only. *JFGM members do not need to purchase additional festival tickets to enter from the VIP gate. Please bring a driver's license and membership ID (digital or physical card). If accessing the VIP gate, A VIP ticket will be required for additional guests attending with JFGM members.
Tickets are available for purchase online through 3/12/25 at 5:00pm PST. Online ticketing will be unavailable 3/13/25-3/16/25. 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.
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
4:00pm - Shofukan kendo dojo
5:00pm - TBA
6:00pm - Asayake Taiko
Upper Garden | 10am-6pm
Lower Garden | 10am-6pm
Exhibit Hall | 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 | Additional drink tickets $5 | 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 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors!
