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Event Series Event Series: SHICHI-GO-SAN 2024

Event Details

Date:
November 3
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Website

REQUIRES ADMISSION

Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
2215 Pan American Road East
San Diego, CA 92101 United States
Phone:
(619) 232 - 2721

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.

Dates

November 2nd | 9am-3pm
November 3rd | 9am-3pm

Fees

$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


Additional Information

  • 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).