Taste Your Way Through Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest

Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest.

From savory street food and handcrafted sweets to refreshing beverages and premium sake, every stop along the garden’s peaceful paths offers something new to try.

Your Ticket to a Flavor-Filled Afternoon

Your Oishii Festival Passport unlocks tastings from participating food and beverage vendors, making it easy to sample a variety of authentic Japanese flavors while wandering the garden’s scenic landscapes.

Each ticket comes with a passport valid for five tastings or drinks, so there’s plenty of room to explore before you’ve had your fill. It’s the perfect excuse to try something you might not have picked on your own.

Here’s What You’re Signing Up For

Beyond the tastings, your ticket includes admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum and access to a dedicated Happy Hour toward the end of the festival.

Additional food and drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site if you want to keep the tasting going, and while tickets are non-refundable, unused ones can be redeemed for general admission on a future non-special event day.

A Few Details Worth Noting

JFGM members can attend for $45, while general admission runs $60, and prices are set to increase soon, so it’s worth locking in your ticket early.

Everyone should come prepared for ID verification and bag checks at entry, and alcoholic beverages are reserved for those 21 and up with valid government-issued identification.

See you there!

Between the tastings, the sake, and a stroll through one of the city’s most peaceful gardens, Oishii Fest is a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

📆 Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego
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See you there, San Diego!