The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition, the Japanese Tea Garden endures as one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, featuring classic elements such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a zen garden. Cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April.
Admission to the Japanese Tea Garden is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID. Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10 am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Please note that hours and costs change frequently.
Japanese Tea Garden 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, SF FREE for San Francisco Residents w/ ID FREE for Everyone from 9-10 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Non Resident Fees Adults: $12-16 (depends on season)
(February – November) $14 (December – January) $12 (Weekends year-round) $16
Seniors (ages 65+ w/ID) $7 Youth (ages 12-17) $7 Children (ages 5-11) $3 Children (under 5) FREE
