Welcome to day 1 of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2025! 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 3/12/25 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 - Kamishibai

12:00pm - San Diego yosakoi

1:00PM - yako & aya

2:00PM - TBA

3:00PM - Geisha opera singer / fioregerisha

4:00PM - TBA

5:00PM - jko karate-do organization

6:00pm - iai-do


 
 

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) | $15 | 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!