Seattle Japanese Garden
Seattle Japanese Garden
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
An oasis of tranquility in the city, Seattle Japanese Garden invites visitors to indulge their senses and immerse themselves in quiet beauty. The Seattle Japanese Garden is open from March through November each year. More information on hours at seattlejapanesegarden.org.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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BobiTychynskiShimoda
Oakville, Canada402 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
This was beautiful and worth the nominal fee of $10 pp. The gardens are exceptionally maintained. There are multiple streams and ama waterfall and stone bridges as well as stepping stones over the water making the journey fun. The pond was stocked with koi, lily pads and we same several juvenile geese which was a bonus.
Written 17 June 2023
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Gardengel-IoW
West Sussex, UK1,014 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
$10 charge for entrance. Not really worth it. It is not the greatest example, pleasant enough with all the usual elements of the style. Such a long list of ‘donts’ before yu enter, feel like can barely breathe. Carpark near and bus drops at this end of Washington Park, which is free. Toilets outside entrance.
Written 14 November 2023
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO1,475 contributions
July 2019
After running around Seattle and all of the activities, you should stop here to take your breath. A quiet stop in a bustling city. The location is away from the center of the city but not that far away. We happened to be staying nearby so were able to walk over and then get an Uber to downtown after. Take the time to slowly walk around and look at all there is to take in from every angle. We went on a hot summer day and there was not a crowd so we were able to sit a few times and just relax. There is a large variation of flora in these well-manicured gardens. Beautiful and tranquil.
Written 31 May 2020
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907blaked
Tampa, FL1,455 contributions
Nov 2022
Absolutely beautiful park, even in November. Bathrooms located right outside the main entrance. The entrance fee of $8 per person is reasonable. It's about a 20-30 minute walk from the Arboretum's visitors center to the Japanese Gardens.
Written 21 November 2022
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Peter K
19 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
This Japanese Garden is a delight. While not as large or spectacular as some others (ie Portland), it is built around a nice lake, with lots of koi and turtles, it is very easy going, there are plenty of benches and easy, free parking — a good place to spend a morning. There is some traffic noise from the busy road the cuts through the arboretum.
Written 13 July 2024
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penelopeonetwo
San Diego, CA138 contributions
May 2022
WOW! I have a whole new appreciation for Japanese plants and landscape. With every step there was an inspiring and peaceful view of the beautifully manicured plants. Peter Putnicki is a master at maintaining the integrity and beauty of the trees and plants. This is a must see in Seattle.
Written 23 May 2022
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cougar_df
Sydney, Australia215 contributions
Mar 2020
It's not a large garden and can easily be covered in a couple of hours, but what a tranquil and serene piece of paradise. The architecture and design cleverly captures the Japanese philosophy of peace and rest, and it does wonders for the hectic soul.
If you ever need to reset your perspective and focus on whatever is on your mind, a few hours in this magical garden could do the trick for you.
If you ever need to reset your perspective and focus on whatever is on your mind, a few hours in this magical garden could do the trick for you.
Written 27 April 2020
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imrico
413 contributions
July 2020
This is definitely worth a visit if you enjoy Japanese gardens. Thankfully on the day I went there were very few people. The koi and turtles in the pond were great! I also very much liked the lily pads with flowers.
Written 10 August 2020
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Kaelani Q
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June 2023 • Solo
Unlike previous reviews I’d like to share that this garden is quite small. It would take maybe 15 minutes to go through the entire garden. If you’re used to large beautiful Japanese gardens like the one in Portland be for warned. The water or ponds aren’t as nicely kept either as other gardens I’ve been too. So if you’re debating going to this garden or not during your Seattle trip I’d say skip it and see something worth the travel time.
Written 11 June 2023
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haynexplorer
Honolulu, HI74 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
The Japanese Garden was absolutely stunning! The autumn colors combined with the Seattle sunshine created a picture-perfect backdrop for family photos. It's a lovely spot for kids too, with a charming little stream flowing through that adds to the serene atmosphere. There are plenty of picturesque spots to capture great memories. The only downside is that the garden is on the smaller side, especially considering the admission price, but it’s still a beautiful experience overall.
Written 3 December 2024
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