Garden opening on April 1st, 2019!

The Seattle Japanese Garden is opening for our 2019 season on April 1st! Stop by to see blooming camellias, budding azaleas, and koi fish swimming through the newly-restored pond. Check out the event schedule for artistic and cultural activities at the garden.

Events, In the Garden, SpringChie IidaMarch 27, 2019welcome back, spring, event, cherry blossoms

Extended First Thursday Hours in 2019!

Exciting news for Seattle Japanese Garden lovers –we’ve extended our free First Thursday hours in 2019! A few years ago we got involved in a popular Seattle tradition, offering free entry to the garden on the first Thursday of each month like many other local museums and galleries. With support from the Arboretum Foundation and Seattle Parks and Recreation these hours have expanded and the garden will be free from 1pm until close on the first Thursday of each month.

Events, In the Garden, Japanese CultureChie IidaFebruary 22, 2019First Thursday, event, free

Thank You for Being Part of the Maple Viewing Celebration!

Over 10,000 visitors made it to the Seattle Japanese Garden for the 10-day Maple Viewing Festival this year. The garden added extra shade of colors each day during the festival as it began to prepare for winter. Arts and Crafts activities held throughout the festival were enjoyed by visitors from around the world!

Events, Fall, In the GardenChie IidaOctober 19, 2017Maple, event, Maple Viewing

2016: Year in Reflection

Tranquility and Peace. Thank you for showing the world that it matters through your support of the Garden. We've had a remarkable year of increased visitors and thousands of hours of volunteerism. Seattle Japanese Garden matters more to the community now than ever.

In the GardenRumi TsuchihashiDecember 22, 2016event, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Western Washington, Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Visitors, Niwashi, volunteers, Moss, Maple, Pruning, tour, Pond, Pine, Winter, Festival, Japanese Culture, Shinto, moon viewing, photography, Art, Art Exhibits, dance, Tea, tea house, History

Japanese Gardens: a Four Season Celebration of Fleeting Beauty

An appreciation for passing beauty is essential to fully experiencing the wonders of a Japanese garden in all four seasons.

In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Photography, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiFebruary 12, 2016Spring, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Japan, Japanese Culture, Garden Design, haiku, event, Festival, bloom, tree, Shrub, Cherry, Plum, Peach, Camellia, Azalea, Wisteria, Summer, Iris, Hydrangea, Lotus, Fall, Maple, Ginko, Chrysanthemums, Winter, Pine, Bamboo, Moss

Thank You for a Successful Garden Party

Despite the day starting with a steady drizzle, blue skies and more than 220 guests cheerfully appeared for the 2015 Garden Party on Friday, July 24.

Chado, Events, Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Summer, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiAugust 12, 2015Thank You, party, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Summer, Bamboo, live music, Kimono, Tea, tour, Nodate, event, Rhododendron, haiku, volunteers, Japanese Culture, Friendship, Food, sushi, sake, wine, traditional, dance

Help us Celebrate Our 55th Anniversary

Join us for a magical summer evening, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience an elegant fete of scrumptious Japanese cuisine served with fine wine and sake amidst the serene beauty of Seattle Japanese Garden.

Events, History, In the Garden, Japanese CultureRumi TsuchihashiJune 5, 2015charity, dance, event, fundraiser, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, koto, outdoor, party, sake, sushi, traditional, volunteers, wine

First Viewing ceremony to celebrate Opening Day 2015

Shinto ceremonial offerings to the kami on the Moon Viewing platform.

Events, In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiJanuary 30, 2015Seattle, Japanese Garden, event

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