Japanese Friendship Garden

Category: Garden in San Jose, California

Address: 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Phone: +14087947275

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10AM–7PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Jesús Prudente-Barajas

Jun 22, 2022

Parking is convenient and close by. There is not much shade on the portion of pathway near the entrance so if it's hot expect to sweat buckets. The small portion of water designated for koi fish is nice but the water is very dirty making it hard to see them at all. It's a pleasant and peaceful experience overall.

Mohit Gupta

Jun 20, 2022

Currently the garden us open but under maintenance. Good services of restroom and a lot of parking. Although thr parking is chargeable at $10. I loved the 1 pond with a few Koi fish. Would look forward to coming again when it is fully functional.

Jaxon Porter

May 19, 2022

Beautiful. I loved the wife variety of nature. When I went last, the Coi fish had been moved due to the flood in 2017, but I still think that it is worth going to. The color variations and pigmentation of the fish is truly amazing. Also, they had geese the last time I went, and there were ADORABLE baby geese. (I added a few photos in the review.) This place can be good for birding, jogging, and taking a nice stroll or walk. Very Highly Recommend.

Daniel Luu

Jan 29, 2022

The giant pond is dry and the koi has moved to the West pond along with the ducks. Even so, the park is still nice and peaceful. Love it

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Questions & Answers

Are pets allowed in the garden?

A Google User | Aug 23, 2017
A Google User | Aug 23, 2018

Are pets on leash allowed in Japanese Friendship Garden

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Isn't it ridiculous to be open only on weekdays?

Aimin Justin Sang | Aug 22, 2021
Marti Bettisworth | Aug 1, 2022

I was hoping that the koi ponds would be open. When will this happen that they are stocked with fish and its possible to feed them from the small feeding coin-operated machines? Too bad this has taken SO long to get back up on track.

is it open on fourth of july

Angelica Haillie Liwanag | Aug 23, 2019
Coy Tran | Aug 23, 2019

Probably not

can we picnic there

Erwin Real | Aug 23, 2018
Alley Cabus | Aug 23, 2019

No dogs or picnics are allowed inside the Japanese Garden. There are signs posted at this Japanese Garden attraction No dogs, and Stay Off Grass. The conjoined park ( Kelly Park ) dog on the 6ft leash are allowed and picnics.

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Do they sell fish food to feed the fish

Akshada Untwal Thakur | Aug 23, 2018
Michael Mohr | Aug 23, 2018

They do, as I recall. I think there are vending machines next to the Koi ponds which take quarters.

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Can I bring the dogs?

jingjing tong | Nov 25, 2021
Ana Pinheiro | Nov 25, 2021

There are no dogs allowed inside the garden but there is a park behind the garden where they are allowed.

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Can I bring my dachshund

Monica Huffman | Aug 22, 2020
Parsa Faramarzi | Aug 22, 2020

no you can't

How long would one spend in this place?

Alexandra Levich | Aug 22, 2020
Alejandro Rodriguez | Aug 22, 2020

I spent the afternoon, about three to four hours. It was peaceful and I felt relaxed.

Can I put up a hammock?

Dav Larson | Aug 23, 2019
Iris Rivera | Aug 23, 2019

Nop

Do the open on December 25

Wenda Chen | Aug 23, 2019
thomas rodrian | Aug 23, 2019

I think they are closed Christmas Eve and Day

Can I bike there or do I have to walk?

Satrukaan Sivagnanasuntharam | Aug 23, 2018
Theresa Berridge | Aug 23, 2018

Yes if your active uou could do it by bike not sure do you have cycel routes

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Can jumpers be in park for bday party ono anyone knows?

Petra Torres | Aug 23, 2018
Ingrid Sánchez | Aug 23, 2018

No

do they serve tea?

Arlene Uribe | Aug 23, 2018
Susan Aoki | Aug 23, 2019

The Teahouse does not serve tea at this time, and is closed for repair from the flood in 2017. We have heard the City is planning to re-open the Teahouse in 2020 at that time. You can join the Friends of San Jose Japanese Friendship Garden facebook page for updates of events and repair status as we receive from the City. The Garden is open on its regular park schedule as posted by the City on their website, and entrance is free.

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so is it open on weekends?

Lorena Toledo CA-Santa Maria | May 24, 2022
Miss pal | May 24, 2022

Yes it's open on weekends

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Are dogs allowed here?

Shweta Gaikwad | Mar 25, 2022
Beauty, Travel and Discover | Mar 25, 2022

No dogs allowed.

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Do you charge if someone has a disabled placard, if so is there a discount?

Leza Turner | Sep 26, 2021
Richard Guerra | Sep 26, 2021

Not sure if they charge for parking with disabled placard or it'll be at discount rate.

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Is there anywhere in the park to race a remote control toy boat?

Arlene Romero | Aug 22, 2021
Joe G | Aug 22, 2021

No, they have koi fish in the pond. Try Hellier county park.

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What is parking charges

Umesh Goenka | Aug 22, 2021
Jason Castick | Aug 22, 2021

Free until further notice.

anybody know why they are close on weekend ?

Naz M | Aug 22, 2021
Juana Chiappetta | Aug 22, 2021

Because of covid

why you are close on sunday ?

Naz M | Aug 22, 2021
Jason Castick | Aug 22, 2021

So that there are no large gatherings of people, due to Covid restrictions.

It seems that the place it closed at the moment as the entrances are all closed

C L | Aug 22, 2021
Vegan CatLady | Aug 22, 2021

There is construction going on, but the park is open.

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are you open in this quarantine times?

Kyla Cerita | Aug 22, 2021
Alissa Roberts Brodetzki | Aug 22, 2021

Yea, they are.

I geard this garden was ruined by the flood 2-3 yrs ago. When is it going to be restored? We miss this...

icejosh Harrington | Aug 22, 2021
Евгений Савченко | Aug 22, 2021

i was in this garden in july 2020

It has some cost to park you

Haydee Zuniga | Aug 22, 2020
Lia Torres | Aug 22, 2020

Yes 15 dollars or so

Is there water in the ponds

AMAGSN AR | Aug 22, 2020
Aditya Sane | Aug 22, 2020

No water yet 😥

Are you open on New's Year day?

Solange Hamill | Aug 22, 2020
Aditya Sane | Aug 22, 2020

I would think so... it's a public park

Is there a waterfall in the park still?

Sean Pasin | Aug 22, 2020
Teresa Macias | Aug 22, 2020

No water fall is under construction/renovation there is only one pond for viewing and all the fish were transfer there. Is till beautiful and relaxing to go see it.

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Where do I park if I want to go to Japanese Friendship Garden? Thank you.

ChichiChocho HappyFamily | Aug 23, 2019
Ayantika Sen | Aug 23, 2019

They have a parking place of their own right outside. I think it's free parking there.

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Can we bring food and eat within the garden area?

Mary Jane Bose | Aug 23, 2019
Stacey Mattish | Aug 23, 2019

Yes

how much for parking

Joyofy | Aug 23, 2019
Ashish Katiyar | Aug 23, 2019

$ 10 per day

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Do they have a bathroom in the park?

Roxy | Aug 23, 2019
Sabrina Paolini | Aug 23, 2019

Porta potties when we went

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Is there any charges to get in?

Mori Poustinchi | Aug 23, 2019
Kenneth Page | Aug 23, 2019

Garden is free. Parking is $6.

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I called them about the cat thing and the only thing that picks up is the answering machine!

Bao Bui | Aug 23, 2019
Wayne ALLEN | Aug 23, 2019

All is operational. Sorry, have no answer for you other than you going there.

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Is fall colors started here?

suresh kumar | Aug 23, 2019
thomas rodrian | Aug 23, 2019

A little but you should wait if you want to see more color.

does the park stay open early mornings during sunrise?

Manasa S Rao | Aug 23, 2018
Tony Nguyen | Aug 23, 2018

No this park open late and closed early even on summer time.

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Can i bring dog on leash?

Abbie Rumminger | Aug 23, 2018
Ray Lim | Aug 23, 2018

no pets.

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If we are gonna go there with my friends to take Prom pictures, is there any payment?

Nicole Caballes | Aug 23, 2018
Theresa Berridge | Aug 23, 2018

We did not pay had wonderful time sat in the sun humming birds the coy fish in pond the smell of Jasmin peaceful we did donastion to flood found

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How much is it ? To park and to be there?

Jerry Juarez | Aug 23, 2018
Dmitry Kvasnikov (Dreamkeeper) | Aug 23, 2018

I've parked for free at a nearby stadium parking lot. The Garden itself is free.

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do they have cherry blossoms???

lizenzo ethan | Aug 23, 2018
Alfredo Cabebe Jr. | Aug 23, 2018

No, not really....Although, since it flooded, they are really cleaning and fixing..,.

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How much is the parking meter per hour??

Etimani Milikini | Aug 23, 2018
Andy Yeung | Aug 23, 2018

I'm not sure they have an hourly rate, all day was $6 except on holidays ($10)

Is there fish food for sale

Will Brecheen | Aug 23, 2018
aurelia ruiz | Aug 23, 2018

No they don't let you feed the fish

How much are the tickets

Yrene Guillen | Aug 23, 2018
Bert Lindley | Aug 23, 2018

Per ticket is free, but for parking is $ 6.

it possible to celebrate my daugther b-day there

gloria ayon | Aug 23, 2018
Erica Fleniken | Aug 23, 2018

Hi, Gloria. I'm not sure what the park's rules are about parties and large gatherings. If you haven't already, I would call them directly. However, this is not really a place meant for such gatherings. There are no tables and the bathrooms may or may not be accessible; they were not open when we visited a few weeks ago. Also,this is a very small, peaceful, and tranquil place where people walk around quietly enjoying the beauty,so I'm not sure if it's the best place to have a party. Hope this helps.

Are there nearby bike racks

Brian Tran | Aug 23, 2018
Michael Negrete | Aug 23, 2019

Yes it's near the entrance of the Park

is there free parking near the park?

Lynn Wong | Aug 23, 2018
Michael Mohr | Aug 23, 2018

No, the parking is run by the city and is not free. They do accept the parking permits issued by the city for public parks.

Are leashed dogs allowed?

TheRealHarleyQue | Aug 23, 2018
M Johnson | Aug 23, 2018

No, i do not believe so

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