Experts' Choice Award Seattle Japanese Garden
What the experts agree on
This 3.5-acre formal garden designed by a renowned Japanese landscape architect features koi-filled ponds, waterfalls, cherry trees, and a working teahouse where you can catch periodic tea ceremonies—a serene escape within Washington Park Arboretum.
“A respected Japanese landscape architect... created more than 1,000 such gardens before being commissioned for this one.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "Covering 3 1/2 acres, the Japanese Garden is a perfect little world unto itself." Full review
Not For Tourists "Renowned formal Japanese garden; check out the periodic tea ceremonies."
Frommer's "A perfect little world unto itself, with a cherry orchard, babbling brooks, and a lake rimmed with Japanese irises and filled with colorful koi. A special tea garden encloses a teahouse" Full review
Lonely Planet "At the southern edge of Washington Park Arboretum, this 3.5-acre formal garden has koi pools, waterfalls, a teahouse and manicured plantings." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Seattle Janese Garden located within the arboretum is well worth the entry fee, which is $10 for adults and $6 for children 17 and under, students and seniors. It's free entry for..."
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