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Japanese Tea Garden

1000 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle, WA 98112
206 684 4725
Ranked #36 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Description: On the third Saturday of every month at 1:30 PM, a Japanese tea ceremony is staged in this beautiful garden.
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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

One of Seattle loveliest parks, the Japanese garden is different and beautiful in every season. I have enjoyed it many times and will continue to visit! More

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Clinton, Washington
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This garden, though small compared to Portland's Japanese garden, is a gem. It's a place you can sit in quiet contemplation or roam to view the pond and the plantings from different aspects. More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

In a City like Seattle it is good to know about this place, in the arboreteum theses gardens are the most beautiful and relaxing place. expecially in the spring and summer months. More

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Colesburg
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

A very peaceful place to visit to reflect, worship, pray. More

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Seattle, Washington
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

very pretty! ..could live here! check out the Museum too! More

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Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

The smells, the calm and the beautifully manicured gardens are a very nice place to walk in when the sun is shining. More

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Bellevue, Washington
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Love this place, only pity is it is not open year round. Great in spring and fall. More

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Sapporo
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This garden is a beautiful miniature. I wish that the traffic along the very-close arboretum drive were quieter, though. If they could deaden that sound, I would rate this garden a 5. More

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Bellevue, Washington
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This special place provides a peaceful Asian setting in Seattle. It is not a large garden, but good for an hour of walking with many green places to sit to extend your visit. There are many uniquely defined paths to follow and ponds full of turtles and extra large and hungry Koi. This is more of a specimen garden than... More

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Kirkland, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Serene and beautiful, a wonderful place to connect with nature; good guided tours More

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