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Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

Every Wednesday
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

Japanese Tea Garden | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA

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Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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: Tickets start at $16 (depends on season)

Seniors (ages 65+ w/ID) $7
Youth (ages 12-17) $7
Children (ages 5-11) $3
Children (under 5) FREE

Open Daily at 9am-Last Entry
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Last entry changes seasonally.

Spring – Summer Last Entry
March – October: 5:30pm

Fall – Winter Last Entry
November – February: 4:30pm

Free Hour
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9am – 10am

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, Outdoors
Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA

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