Japanese Tea Garden Reservations
Winter 11 1 through 2 28.
Japanese tea garden reservations. Seasonal changes are constant and every visit refreshingly unique. Japanese tea gardn san francisco. 9 00 am to 4 45 pm no pets allow to the tea garden. After the fair ended japanese american landscape architect makoto hagiwara devoted his own effort and resources towards expanding the site into a permanent.
Photo by tyler quinn a japanese tea garden cha niwa or roji is a place for quiet reflection on the beauty of nature and the art of living in harmony a pathway of carefully placed stepping stones lined by lanterns leads through the rustic garden to the tea house. Very cool stone buildings. And the story board explains why it s called the japanese tea gardens but the entrance sign says chinese tea garden. Tea ceremonies and garden tours are not being offered at this time.
The japanese tea garden in san francisco is place for some quiet contemplation and a little american history nestled in the golden gate park. Enjoy some green tea and mochi or take a stroll across the very steep ornamental bridge in what is the oldest public japanese garden in america the garden was originally created as a japanese village exhibit for the 1894 california midwinter. Summer 3 1 through 10 31. Total group size may not exceed 5 people.
The japanese tea garden has a glorious history of over 90 years from the time it was an operating rock quarry to today as one of the most loved educational and cultural resources in san antonio. Such a peaceful experience. Seattle japanese garden is 3 5 acre urban sanctuary. Visit tea house and gift shop.
The tea garden in january light. View the japanese tea garden master plan. Additionally the jingu house and patio along with the pavilion and waterfall area are available for weddings luncheons or other special events through advance reservation by contacting. Winding paths and benches invite you to view the garden slowly and mindfully in all of its detail stones water lanterns bridges buildings plants and animals.
9 00 am to 5 45 pm. The japanese tea garden here at golden gate park is america s oldest. Please read the offiical press release from the san francisco recreation and parks here. The seattle japanese garden is a place of tranquility and peace.
Be sure to go down to the kiln and houses where the original family of 8 lived. The japanese tea garden is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk and is wheelchair accessible. In order to enjoy your visit and help others enjoy theirs please be respectful of social distancing. The quarry was shaped into a complex that included walkways stone arch bridges an island and a japanese pavilion.
It dates back to the 1894 world s fair when there was a temporary japanese village and tea garden on this site. It s worth the price of admission free.