Inamori Pavilion & The Lower Garden Venue
Outdoor · San Diego, California
2220 Paseo De Oro, San Diego, California, United States
About Inamori Pavilion & The Lower Garden Venue
The Inamori Pavilion & Lower Garden Venue at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor spaces surrounded by lush gardens, waterfalls, and authentic Japanese architecture. The venue features whimsical bridges, a koi deck, a new Azumaya gazebo, and a versatile pavilion with scenic views, making it ideal for ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours. Guests can enjoy beautiful garden paths, stadium-style seating, and a bridal suite/green room for added convenience.
Venue Details
- Seated capacity: 140
- Standing capacity: 250
- Meeting rooms: 6
Ratings
Google Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Guest Highlights
- View
- Decor
Amenities
Equipment
- tables
- chairs
Facilities
- bridal suite
- green room
- courtyard
- Azumaya gazebo
Room Features
- natural light
- high ceilings
- indoor and outdoor spaces
- covered outdoor deck
Guest Services
- coat check
Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces
Earth Bridge & Garden Paths
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Capacity — Theater: 100
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- A whimsical ceremony location with beautiful paths, a charming stream, waterfalls, and bridges. Includes stadium-style seating area near the Earth Bridge.
Maple Bridge
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Resting above the Koi Deck waterfall, this is a perfect spot for first looks and photos.
Inamori Pavilion (Waterfall Side or Courtyard Side)
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Capacity — Banquet: 140, Cocktail: 250
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Indoor space with an outdoor feel, perfect for receptions. Waterfall Side has a view of the Maple Bridge, Koi Deck and pond; Courtyard Side is adjacent to the Courtyard. Clients can rent either half of the Pavilion.
Pavilion Koi Deck
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Capacity — Theater: 100
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor deck connected to the Inamori Pavilion, ideal for cocktail hour or ceremonies. Covered in case of rain and can fit over 100 chairs.
The Azumaya
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Authentic Japanese gazebo, ideal for smaller ceremonies, first looks, and photo opportunities. Features traditional joinery construction.
Courtyard
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Ideal for larger ceremonies, outdoor dining, dance floors, lawn games, or a photobooth. Features steps for bridal party entrances.
Style
garden, elegant, historic, outdoor, contemporary
Contact
Phone: (619) 232-2721