Address: 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
Phone: +12066844725
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM–7PM
Wednesday: 10AM–7PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Pedro Luis Nunez
Holy squid! What an awesome and chill experience it was. My wife, our best friend and I came in early, and there wasn’t that many people around, so we just had such tranquil experience. Coming from NYC where city noise is complementary with living there, this was so pleasant to walk around with no city noise pollution. Would highly recommend, you’ll not be disappointed.
pLace •_•
Not impressed. Cute but not worth paying for. Should be free to the public. You get through that area in less then 10 minutes. I thought it was WAY bigger. Looks like some rich guy's backyard that they give you a map for? Not missing out on much. There's a pathway outside the park that you can see what you'll be paying for. Walk along side of it from the back. Honestly the area outside this place is more interesting. These pictures I took is the whole park. Don't say I didn't warn you. Nice lovely lady at the front desk. She is the only reason I gave it 2 stars because it would have just been one 🌟 Only 3.5 acres feels a lot less.
Fayth McCollum
If you’re looking for a relaxing, peaceful & beautiful place to adventure to any time of the week whether for a romantic outing, a place to impress the in-laws, adventures for the little ones this is a great choice. The parking lot is a good size, however during busy popular times you might find yourself parking on the side along the road. Still, it’s worth it.
Erika Oliver
Small garden but very tranquil and peaceful. I went on a weekday morning and there were very few people. Unfortunately I went quite early in the spring and not many flowers were blooming but it was beautiful regardless. I was very glad I added this to my Seattle Itinerary.
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Adults 18-64: $6 Youths 6–17, Senior Adults 65+, College students with ID, & Disabled: $4 Children 0-5: FREE On the First Thursdays of the month, admission is FREE for all visitors from 3 pm until closing.
Hello Julie! The cherry blossom trees in the Seattle Japanese Garden are fairly late-blooming. You can expect to see buds on the trees in the next two weeks. Follow our Facebook or Instagram accounts for updates on peak bloom.
Yes, they have already started and right now is a great time to visit
Somewhat lovely. But we visited on 21st of September.
There is not a gift shop at the garden, however we do sell t-shirts, postcards, and other merchandise from the ticket booth window.
Thanks for your question, Linda! There is a free parking lot directly outside the garden with a 4-hour limit. This lot is shared with the nearby playground and can get busy on weekends. Weekday visitors probably have nothing to worry about. There is another lot about a block further into the Arboretum which is also within easy walking distance of the Garden.
Yes to bathrooms. One can get around on the main garden loop path, but not all paths are handicap accessible. For example, there are about three steps on the far side, on the lower path, which may be difficult for some to go down (clockwise) or up (counter-clockwise). But one can by-pass these steps by going on the upper path. It will not be easy or possible to go on all the paths, another example is that there are some with stones to cross water, but one can do the main garden loop in a wheelchair and see most of the garden.
You are not allowed to do any commercial/professional shooting in the gardens. For example you cannot take wedding or portrait photos in the garden. They welcome you to bring your camera and take photos as long as it isn't for professional purposes.
They don't sell food to prevent garbage in the garden. There are tea ceremonies reservations that may be made during the summer but now may be too late.
Now would be a good time to go. They are probably changing now but not fallen off. Find a sunny day to go and remember to bring money to buy koi food.
Getting there
Hi Steffanie! About half of the paths in the garden are ADA compliant. Some portions of our gravel path are too steep to meet ADA accessibility standards, however they are still possible to navigate with a stroller.
If you haven't noticed, weather changes every day. Just check the weather forecast.
Hi J! The most popular times of year to visit the garden are in May, when the azaleas bloom, and October when fall color is at it's peak. The garden is always beautiful, and visitors looking for a calm and quiet experience should consider a weekday visit or a visit outside of those peak months.
Hi Subramaniam! The garden schedule can be found on our website: https://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org/location-and-hours. We do not have timed entry into the garden, so you can come whenever we are open and stay as long as you like.
Hi Brandy! Unfortunately, the garden is not available for wedding ceremonies,
70% chance of Rain today.
Nope, just bottled water.
If you just want to take pics or video with your phone or camcorder, that's fine. They just don't want anyone doing a big production, or using a tripod, during regular hours.
There are many! I would also check on Airbnb to find very reasonably priced accommodations in the local area. My husband and I have always found wonderful out of the way places to stay through Airbnb.
It's waste of time visiting this garden. Absolutely nothing great about it.
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We were just there on October 15th for the Maple Viewing Festival, and it was still $6 for adults. Here's the info copied from the website: Adults 18-64: $6 Youths 6–17, Senior Adults 65+, College students with ID, & Disabled: $4 Children 0-5: FREE On the First Thursdays of the month, admission is FREE for all visitors from 3 pm until closing. You can buy an annual pass too! They are $20 for one person or $30 for a family.
I'm not sure. They are at their peak now.
Yes
The park is closed for maintenance between December and March.
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