Japanese Garden
Visit the Japanese Garden's separate website for hours.
(Closed in winter for maintenance.)
Japanese Garden closures
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation will temporarily close the Seattle Japanese Garden this summer to complete a major restoration project that preserves and enhances one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural landscapes.
- Full Garden Closure: June 22 – July 27, 2026
- Reopening: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (Tuesday–Sunday schedule)
- North Section Closure: Through November 2026 during wall construction and landscape restoration
- Regular Seasonal Closure: December through February for winter maintenance
Details: Seattle Japanese Garden Temporary Closure for Historic Stone Wall Restoration - Parkways
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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 Project
Please visit the Japanese Garden Wall and Pavillion Replacement project page for more information on the project.
Special Event Spaces
This park has a special event space that you can rent for your next gathering! Learn more on our rentals page.