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Toro Nagashi Lantern Festival | Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego

Friday, August 7 - Saturday, August 8

August 7–8, 2026

Experience Toro Nagashi, a traditional Japanese lantern-floating ceremony honoring loved ones, where guests can decorate and release candle-lit lanterns into the garden stream during scheduled daytime and evening ceremonies.

Admission: Lanterns available for purchase ($10 pre-sale, $15 day-of; evening ceremonies require special ticket)

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Date & Time:

Friday, August 7 @ 8:00 am - Saturday, August 8 @ 5:00 pm

Venue

Japanese Friendship Garden

2215 Pan American Road E.
San Diego, CA 92101 United States

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