Japanese Friendship Garden
Sky shines hues of pink
Cherry scent permeates air
Blossoms land on me.
Cherry blossoms remind me of how fleeting life is. I learned as a child the patterns left in the sand are erased as the high tide comes in.
Each year I admire the fleeting nature of the lovely cherry blossoms.
Lovely pink blooms contrast with the blue sky. So delicate and fragile… They bloom for about 2 weeks and they have a weekend cherry blossom festival to celebrate at the peak of their bloom.
I was here when the current garden opened in 1990. It was a small hopeful garden with promise. Now it’s expanded into the canyon and world class with a lovely Koi pond, zen garden, bonsai tree collection, cherry trees and much more. I will be back to celebrate the cherry blossom festival next year.
Japanese Friendship Garden
2215 Pan American Rd E
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-2721
Soo
I like to take photos of beautiful things like rain falling into puddles. Photos were mostly taken on a Fuji XE-2. Starting 9.9.2016 most photos are taken on a Fuji XT-2. Subsequent photos were taken with an Iphone 13 Pro and an Iphone 15 Pro Max.
6 Comments
Maggie Addleman
Such breathtaking pictures of all the cherry tree’s! Lovely haiku.
Soo
Thanks! We will have to go again next year!
Faye
Pretty photos! Is there really a cherry scent from the surroundings? I can’t remember the last time I visited this garden. Where do you park when you visit ?
Soo
Thanks! There is a very light scent in the middle of the trees. If you find some low blossoms you can stick your nose next to it. I park in the zoo parking lot. It’s a nice walk to the garden.
Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy
cherry blossoms are so pretty! It is one of my favorite objects in art. I like the haikus you are incorporating lately too!
Soo
Thanks! Tell me more about your art interests! I’m a big photography and Impressionist fan.