Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Garden of Japanese maples, pines, azaleas and cherry trees in Golden Gate Park, described by the Gardens of Golden Gate Park as the oldest operating public Japanese garden in North America. Landmarks include a Buddha cast in 1790, a dry landscape garden and a pagoda.
Insider tip
Visitors reserve a timed entry slot in advance. Tickets are on the Gardens of Golden Gate Park page.
What the guides say about Japanese Tea Garden
The California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum face each other on the Music Concourse, and the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers and the San Francisco Botanical Garden are close by.
What's on near Japanese Tea Garden
Smaller local events at and near Japanese Tea Garden
Japanese Tea Garden Activities
12 Nov to 21 Dec · Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Japanese Tea Garden.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Golden Gate Bandshell: Friday Happy Hour Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Friday happy hour event at the Golden Gate Bandshell on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
16:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Golden Gate Bandshell: Tribute to Legends Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Tribute to Legends concert at the Golden Gate Bandshell on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
10:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Crucial Reggae Sunday Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Sunday reggae afternoon at the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park.
16:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department · Golden Gate Bandshell: Crucial Reggae Sunday
Golden Gate Park: Mid Park Ramble Hidden Gems, Rarely Visited Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Golden Gate Park Central, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Park Central.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Nearby
Around Golden Gate Park
Museums, gardens, a bandshell, bison and the beach chalets
Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Music Concourse and the Conservatory of Flowers in the east to the Beach Chalet and Park Chalet at Ocean Beach in the west.
Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 1 landmark. Read the Golden Gate Park guide.
Good to know
- How long do you need at Japanese Tea Garden?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Japanese Tea Garden?
- Spring, for cherry blossoms.
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