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Seattle Japanese Garden

1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112 · Capitol Hill, Seattle

A 3.5-acre traditional Japanese stroll garden located within the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring formal gardens, a central pond, wooden bridges, stone lanterns, and seasonal plant displays. The garden hosts free guided tours (April-October), tea ceremonies, cultural events, and festivals throughout its operating season (March-November, closed December-February for maintenance).

Hours

Monday: Closed
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

Upcoming events

Seattle Japanese Garden
Monday, June 1, 2026 · Visual Arts
8/15 – Family Saturday: Gardens for Peace Water Calligraphy
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Introduction to Chanoyu
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Introduction to Chanoyu
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Free First Thursday: Reciprocal by Yoshi Nakagawa Opening Reception
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM PDT · Visual Arts
Free First Thursday: Reciprocal by Yoshi Nakagawa Opening Reception
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM PDT · Visual Arts
9/3 - Free First Thursday: Reciprocal by Yoshi Nakagawa Opening Reception
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM PDT · Visual Arts
Seattle Japanese Garden Moon Viewing Experience
probably around Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM PDT · Visual Arts
9/12 - Family Saturday: Respect for Elders Day by Unit 86
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Tea
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Community & Social

Recently at Seattle Japanese Garden

Free First Thursday: Wandering and Wondering 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 3:30 PM PDT · Visual Arts
Seattle Japanese Garden Free First Thursday
probably around Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM PDT · Visual Arts
8/2 - Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Garden Reopening
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Koi Day 2026 Family Saturday Seattle Japanese Garden
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Tea Ceremony: Introduction to Chanoyu
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT · Learning & Talks
Family Saturday: Origami in the Garden with P.A.P.E.R.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
Preserving History, Part One: Maui's Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · Learning & Talks
'Gyotaku: Salmon of the Olympic Peninsula' by Cody Hagen
Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM PST · Learning & Talks
Ryōbu: The Beauty of Bark
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · Learning & Talks
Seattle Japanese Garden Moon Viewing
Friday, September 5, 2025 · 6:30 PM PDT · Visual Arts

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