Hours
The following hours are subject to change according to local regulations.
Please be aware that final entry to the garden is 45 minutes before closing.
March
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: March 7th
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 5PM
April
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: April 4th
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 6PM
May through August
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 7PM
September
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: September 5th
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 6PM
October
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: October 3rd
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 5PM
November
Monday: Closed
Noon Start: November 7th
Tuesday through Sunday: 10AM to 4PM
December through February
Closed for winter maintenance.
Contact
The ticket booth can be reached at seattlejapanesegarden@seattle.gov during operating hours listed to the left.
In order to preserve the unique nature of this garden, and ensure access for all, we do not allow picnicking, weddings, tripods, or pets. Service animals are allowed in accordance with 2010 ADA Revised Requirements.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
To preserve a tranquil experience for all visitors, we do not allow tripods or specialized camera equipment during regular garden hours. Formal photo shoots are not allowed, examples include promotional, wedding, fashion, prom, graduation, maternity, family or individual portrait photography. No exceptions. Weekday mornings are an excellent time for photographers to visit the garden and enjoy a less crowded garden environment.
Koi Feeding
Koi feeding is done for the season 2024.
Guests are welcome to purchase koi food at the Garden Gatehouse and feed koi fish in the garden pond from 10AM-Noon, May through September. Koi should only be fed from the wooden zigzag bridge and the wooden Moon Viewing platform in the garden. Please do not bring outside food into the garden to feed the koi fish, as it is bad for their health. Koi feeding is limited to the summer season, when it is warm enough for the fish to come out of hibernation.
PUBLIC TOURS
Free daily guided tours are available at 11am and 1pm Tuesday-Friday and 1pm on first Saturday of each month. On Free First Thursday, a guided tour is offered at 1pm. For the latest updates, visit our tour information page.
Wedding Policy
The Seattle Japanese Garden is not available as a venue for weddings. Other private event reservation requests for the Tateuchi Community Room can be directed to the ticket booth at seattlejapanesegarden@seattle.gov during operating hours. The Garden itself is not available for rental.
Drone Policy
As per City of Seattle policy, drone use is not allowed in any City of Seattle parks, including the Seattle Japanese Garden.