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Toro Nagashi Festival 2026 at Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden hosts Toro Nagashi August 7–8, 2026 in Balboa Park with daytime festival programming and evening floating lantern ceremonies.

San Diego, California
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Toro Nagashi at the Japanese Friendship Garden is scheduled August 7–8, 2026 in Balboa Park, with daytime vendors and performances and evening floating lantern ceremonies. Tickets and ceremony entry are managed through the garden; confirm hours before you go.

When: August 7–8, 2026
Where: Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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