Inamori Pavilion & The Lower Garden Venue is a San Diego wedding venue located within the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park, offering both indoor and outdoor event spaces across a 10-acre Japanese garden. The venue includes distinct spaces such as the Earth Bridge, Maple Bridge, Inamori Pavilion, Koi Deck, Azumaya gazebo, and Courtyard, accommodating ceremonies ranging from small gatherings to receptions of up to 250 guests cocktail-style. The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum opened to the public in 1991 and has received multiple recognitions, including the 2026 Best of San Diego Wedding Venues: Garden award and the 2026 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award. Located at 2220 Paseo de Oro, San Diego, CA 92101, within Balboa Park. Visitors describe the gardens as peaceful and beautiful, noting azaleas, waterfalls, and a calm atmosphere, with some appreciating the accessibility options and garden paths throughout the lower terrace.
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