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 3/6/24 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.

 
 

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!