Japanese Tea Garden
Garden · Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Japanese Tea Garden

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The Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, opened in 1894. It includes a moon bridge, zen garden and koi pond. Look out for the bonsai collection and traditional tea service in the tea house.

On day 3 of San Francisco & the Coast

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fee required; check current prices on site
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Spring for cherry blossoms or early mornings
Getting there
Inside Golden Gate Park; reachable by bus or car with nearby parking

Itineraries with Japanese Tea Garden

Day 3 of San Francisco & the Coast

Golden Gate Park

How Japanese Tea Garden fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Japanese Tea GardenJapanese Tea Garden
  2. 10:15Stow Lake BoatingStow Lake
  3. 11:45Bison PaddockBison Paddock
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Japanese Tea Garden questions

Is there an entry fee for the Japanese Tea Garden?

Yes, an admission fee is required. Prices vary by age and time of year.

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary by season. Confirm on the official website before visiting.

Can you have tea in the garden?

The tea house serves traditional matcha and Japanese snacks during garden hours.

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