Celebrate Shichi-Go-San, where children will have the opportunity to be dressed in traditional kimonos and photographed in the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! Traditionally in Japan, girls (ages three and seven) and boys (age five) are dressed in traditional kimonos and brought to the nearby shrines in order to pray for good health.
*This event is appointment based. Registration is required and available on a first come, first served basis.
November 2nd | 9am-3pm
November 3rd | 9am-3pm
$190 per child getting their photos taken (JFGM Member price)
$210 Non-members
*Price is for garden admission for both the child and two direct family members, refreshement and photoshoot. Photoshoot includes a minimum of 20 professional photos. Kimono rentals are an additional fee. For kimono rentals and time slot reservations, please contact Yuko Niwa at yukoniwa@gmail.com
10% for siblings (must be purchased at the same time)
Your child (family) will have approximately a one hour appointment slot which includes kimono dressing and photography. Activities and refreshments are available after shoot.
Registration fees includes your child’s photoshoot appointment, photographer and photos, and light refreshments. (Kimono rental is not included. Contact Yuko Niwa directly for rates and fees).
CANCELLATIONS within 7 days of appointment will not be refunded. Please note that an admin fee of $15 will apply to all refunds.
Payments must be completed with registration. Day of payments and walk-ins will not be accepted.
Free public parking is available in Balboa Park. It is highly recommended to arrive 45 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Children renting a kimono should arrive wearing a v-neck t-shirt, and shorts or leggings. The kimono and juban will be put over your child’s shirt.
All kimono rentals will be coordinated through Yuko Niwa (yukoniwa@gmail.com).
