Free Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at Golden Gate Park (SF)

Japanese Tea Garden

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID. Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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.

Please note that hours and costs change frequently. Visit – https://japanese-tea-garden.square.site/about for updates or https://japanese-tea-garden.square.site/s/shop for tickets

Japanese Tea Garden

75 Hagiwara Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, SF

San Francisco Residents w/ ID
plus Garden Members and Veterans – FREE

Non Resident Fees
Adult $10.00 (Nov-Jan) – $13.00 (Feb-Oct)
Senior (Age 65+ w/ ID) $7.00
Youth (Age 12-17) $7.00
Child (Age 5-11) $3.00

Hours Of Operation

Daily
March – Sept
9:00am – 6:00pm
Last Entry is 5:30pm

Oct – Feb
9:00am – 5:00pm
Last Entry is 4:30pm

Free Hours:
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
9:00am – 10:00am