SEATTLE JAPANESE GARDEN 50 YEARS FOUR SEASONS IN THE GARDEN
SEATTLE JAPANESE GARDEN
1075 Lake Washington Blvd E
Seattle WA 98112
(206) 684-4725
Hours - 2012 Season
| Feb 14 - April 1 | Tues-Sun | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| April 3 - May 6 | Tues-Sun | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| May 7 - Sept 16 | Mon-Sun | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Sept 17 - Oct 29 | Mon-Sun | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Oct 30 - Nov 11 | Tues-Sun | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
*Garden closing times are subject to weather, available light, and impacts of daylight savings time.
*Admission rates and Garden activities vary according to our events schedule.
ABOUT THE GARDEN
Located within the Washington Park Arboretum, this is a 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960.
ADMISSION
Adults 18-64: $6
Youths 6–17, Senior Adults 65+, College students with ID, & Disabled: $4
Children 0-5: FREE
Admission restrictions: In order to preserve the unique nature of this garden, and ensure access for all, we do not allow picnicking, weddings, tripods, or pets.
ANNUAL PASS
| Family/Dual: $30 | Student: $15 |
| Individual: $20 | Photographer: $75 |
Admission rates for normal garden operations are established by the Seattle City Council. The Japanese Garden Advisory Council hosts three annual special events with enhanced admission for fund-raising purposes where Annual passes are not applicable: First Viewing, Children's Day and Moon Viewing.
PUBLIC TOURS
The Japanese Garden will offer public tours on the weekends at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., starting in April.
Tours are led by Arboretum Unit 86 Docents and provide an educational introduction to the culture and history of the garden. The content of these tours varies according to expertise of the guide, the interest, and size of the group.
Private and School Group Tours: Available upon request with advance notice and payment of guide reservation fee. Contact the ticket booth for details.
PHOTOGRAPHER MEMBERSHIP TO THE GARDEN
We are excited to announce a new membership category, which will replace all Photo Sessions. Photographer memberships are $75 per person.
Benefits of a Photographer Membership include:
- One year's admission to the Garden (without tripods) during Garden operating hours.
- Photographers can sign up for photo member sessions hosted on first Saturdays and third Thursdays from March through November. Sessions will be held from 8-10 a.m. (before operational hours) on the following dates: April 7 and 19; May 5 and 17; June 2 and 21; July 7 and 19; August 4 and 16; September 1 and 20; October 6 and 18; November 3.
To learn more contact the ticket booth.
TATEUCHI COMMUNITY ROOM RENTALS
The Seattle Japanese Garden has a small meeting room available to rent on site with a capacity of 49 people. Rental fees are as follows: $25 non-refundable booking fee; $250 refundable deposit; $35 per hour rental fee with a two-hour minimum; $25 per hour facility monitor. Sorry, we are unable to rent the garden grounds for private events.
CEREMONY INFORMATION
Seattle Parks and Recreation has a number of sites that serve as excellent ceremony venues. For more information, please go to our Ceremony Guide.
We regret that the Seattle Japanese Garden grounds do not accommodate private rentals of any kind, nor can it allow wedding photography during operating hours.
ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
The Associated Recreation Council enriches the Seattle Japanese Garden by providing recreation and lifelong learning programs, classes, and events for all ages.
The Japanese Garden Advisory Council is a group of community members who meet once a month to advocate for the success of programs within the garden while providing a connection between the community, the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and Seattle Parks and Recreation. The advisory council currently meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the Tateuchi Community Room at the Japanese Garden.
The Advisory Council is currently looking for new members interested in a long-term commitment to the community. Advisory council members serve up to a three year term and are eligible to renew the term indefinitely. If you would like to get involved, please contact our staff at (206) 233-7133, or pick up an Advisory Council Volunteer Packet and determine if this is the right opportunity for you.
ACCESSIBILITY
The stone bridges, stepping stones, and rough terrain necessary to preserve the authenticity of the Japanese landscaping render some areas inaccessible to visitors with physical limitations. Pathways in the garden are surfaced with gravel which may result in some inconvenience for wheelchair and walker users. The garden does have some ADA access paths.
