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Japanese Tea Garden

Inner Sunset

Step through the Moon Gate into the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, where arched bridges, koi ponds, and a five-story pagoda create genuine tranquility in the heart of Golden Gate Park. Originally built for the 1894 World's Fair, this five-acre sanctuary rewards slow strolling with stone lanterns, meticulously raked gravel, and a teahouse serving traditional brews beside the water.

Historic garden landmark
Romantic date destination
Cherry blossom viewing
Zen garden retreat

Tips

💕"one of the best-kept secrets of Golden Gate Park" with a "wonderfully romantic atmosphere" (Travel Lemming)
🍵try Jasmine tea, udon, and mochi ice cream at the teahouse
🌧️visit on a drizzly morning for a more secluded, intimate experience

Japanese Tea Garden

75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

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Upcoming at Japanese Tea Garden

Thursday, Jun 11
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour

June 11 at 9am

Step through the arched drum bridge into a pocket of pure calm: koi ponds, stone lanterns, and cherry blossoms transport you straight to Japan, right in Golden Gate Park. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings are free for everyone; San Francisco residents get in free daily.

Friday, Jun 12
Free Museum Days

Free Museum Days

June 12 at 9am

Transport yourself to old Japan without leaving Golden Gate Park. The 1894 Tea Garden wraps you in peaceful paths, arched drum bridges, pagodas, and koi ponds that feel miles from the city.

Japanese Tea Garden Free Hour

Japanese Tea Garden Free Hour

June 12 at 9am

Step back into 1894 at the oldest Japanese garden in America, where arched drum bridges, koi ponds, and cherry blossoms create a transportive escape from city life. Free mornings for everyone, always free for SF residents.

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