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Yōkai Community Art Exhibit
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, Balboa Park · San Diego
2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101
A community art show of original works inspired by yōkai, the spirits and creatures of Japanese folklore, by local and national artists. It's displayed at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
When
- Fri, Oct 3010 a.m.–6 p.m.
Forecast: 71° · 43% rain · Slight Chance Light Rain - Sat, Oct 3110 a.m.–6 p.m.
The ticketed Yokai Masquerade takes over the garden 6–10 p.m.
Forecast: 72° · 92% rain · Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely - Sun, Nov 110 a.m.–6 p.m.
Forecast: 70° · 85% rain · Rain Showers
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
Included with garden admission: $16 adults, $14 students/seniors 65+/military, free for kids 6 and under
- Run dates come from KPBS, not the garden's own site.
- The garden hosts the ticketed Yokai Masquerade 6–10 p.m. on Oct 31.
Where
Sources
- kpbs.org media
Runs daily Sep 4–Nov 8, 2026, 10 AM–6 PM, included with admission; venue, address and description - niwa.org venue
A Yokai exhibit is on view at the garden; general admission prices; garden address