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Kubota Garden

9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 · Columbia City, Seattle

Kubota Garden is a stunning 20-acre Japanese-style garden in south Seattle, blending Japanese design concepts with native Northwest plants. Founded by master landscaper Fujitaro Kubota in 1927 and completed in 1962, it features hills, valleys, streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and over 100 species of Japanese maples, hosting cultural events, performances, and seasonal celebrations.

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Upcoming events

Summer Thunder: Taiko in the Garden
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM PDT · Performing Arts
Adult Taiko Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Performing Arts
Youth Taiko Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 11:15 AM PDT · Performing Arts
Kubota Garden Young Naturalist
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Fall Color Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Nature & Sky
Fall Color Tour
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Fall Color Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Fall Color Tour
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Fall Color Tour
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Fall Color Tour
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM PST · Community & Social
Kubota Garden
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Nature & Sky

Recently at Kubota Garden

Jazz in the Garden
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM PDT · Music
Stories and Art - Kamishibai & Japanese Folktales
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Wandering & Wondering: A Butoh Performance
Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Family & Kids
Stories and Art - Tataki Zome
Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids

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