Welcome to day 3 of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2026! 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

FAQ

A Express Entry CBF ticket grants shorter wait times to enter the festival. The Express Entrance will be located at the Upper Garden Back gate. This entrance permits JFGM Members and Express Entry ticket holders only. JFGM members do not need to purchase additional festival tickets to enter from the express entry. Please bring a driver's license and membership ID (digital or physical card). If accessing the express entrance, A express pass ticket will be required for additional guests attending with JFGM members. *Express Entry Tickets will be available for purchase until 3/11/2026 at 4:00PM PST.

Express entry tickets

Guests must have a valid 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket (Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket) or a JFGM Membership for access to the event. General admission Cherry Blossom Festival Tickets are available for purchase online through 3/5/26 at 4:00PM PST. Cherry Blossom Festival tickets may be purchased in person on all festival dates.

Tickets

*For pre-purchased online tickets, please have printed or digital barcodes ready to scan.

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

11:00am - Hau’oli Hula Club / Chura Sanshin・Ukulele team

12:00pm - Tai. chi Wellness Center

1:00pm - Buddhist Temple of San Diego Ondo Dancers

2:00pm - Asian Persuasian

3:00pm - Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko

4:00pm - tba

5:00PM - San Diego Shishimai Kai

6:00pm - San Diego Taiko

Upper Garden | 10am-6pm

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Kimono Suishin (Copy) (Copy)

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Japanese Knives Select (Copy) (Copy)

Tsuyosa Creations (Copy) (Copy)

Pinjustsu (Copy) (Copy)

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Krafis (Copy) (Copy)

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Happy Yoyo Studio (Copy) (Copy)

Pika Dude (Copy) (Copy)

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Samantha Dulay Designs (Copy) (Copy)

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June Handmade (Copy) (Copy)

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Shichishima Ceramics (Copy) (Copy)

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Soulzential (Copy) (Copy)

ChibiJay Designs (Copy) (Copy)

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Gift of Anime (Copy) (Copy)

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Lower Garden | 10am-6pm

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SUMOSIZE (Japanese Street Food) (Copy) (Copy)

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Finest City Sweet Treats (Copy) (Copy)

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KO-LI Bar (Copy) (Copy)

Lincoln's Station (Copy) (Copy)

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Takoyaki the Crispy (Copy) (Copy)

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House of Bao (Copy) (Copy)

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Oishi Sushi Fusion (Copy) (Copy)

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Upper Garden Gallery | 11am-4pm

Face painting, 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) | ID Required for Guests 21+

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Kanpi Ticket Bundle

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.

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Thank you to our 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors!

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