Visitors are able to enjoy the Japanese custom Toro Nagashi, or "lantern floating" is a traditional custom involving the release of candlelit paper lanterns into a river to symbolize the guiding of the souls of the deceased toward peace. In addition to the merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori pavilion. Food vendors will be serving in the lower garden and a beer & sake garden will be available in the upper garden exhibit hall.
Admission/Cost: ????
Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
Friday, August 11 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Satuday, August 12 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM