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Visitors near the water at the Seattle Japanese Garden - photo by David Okrent Close-up of flower at the Seattle Japanese Garden - photo by David Okrent Autumn at the Seattle Japanese Garden Winter at the Seattle Japanese Garden - photo by David Okrent

About

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. Visit the Japanese Garden website for a complete list of hours, admissions, and more. 

(The Garden closes each winter for maintenance.)

Current Projects:

  1. Japanese Garden Wall and Pavillion Replacement 
  2. Washington Park Arboretum Creek Water Quality Enhancement
    1. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with SPR. This information is available to the public on request.
    2. The Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued September 10, 2026. Written comments must be submitted by September 24, 2026.  
    3. Download the DNS document for additional information.  

Special Event Spaces

This park has a special event space that you can rent for your next gathering! Learn more on our rentals page.