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Japanese Tea Garden

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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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    This garden is famous for their tea. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    "There are certain days with free admissions."(5 Tips)
    Sergio L.
    "One of the best Japanese Gardens I've been to."(4 Tips)
    Bommy
    "$6 for sf residents, $8 for nonresidents."(4 Tips)
    Lillian Y.
    "A small beautiful and peaceful space within the Golden Gate Park."(21 Tips)
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  • Turkish Airlines
    Turkish AirlinesSeptember 29, 2015
    Located inside the Golden Gate Park is the Japanese Tea Garden! The stunning garden will offer you the opportunity to experience harmony and beauty in the heart of San Francisco.
    Upvoted Feb 24
  • Khaled H.heart icon on user image
    Khaled HijabNovember 21, 2015
    This is a gem in the heart of SF. Come here for a Zen walk around the garden and end your trip with some authentic jasmine tea prepared with perfection. Light lunch options are also served here.
    Upvoted Feb 25
  • Alex P.
    Alex PrthMarch 14, 2014
    If U r not afraid of trying something new.Take with Ur Tea a Green Tea Pastry (Mochi, think is the name) & if they runned out of it (bcse delicious) take the Red Bean. Enjoy the flavors, view, zen!
  • Robin A.
    Robin AndersenOctober 17, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Come early as it gets crowded by 10am. Def check out the cafe, tea and food is amazing.
  • Jessie W.
    Jessie WuJanuary 13, 2014
    Beautiful and exquisite! Perfect place to go on weekend if you want a sweet escape. Definitely try the tea and small bites while appreciate the amazing landscape!
  • WhiskeyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskeyAvengerJune 15, 2018
    The tea shop in the Japanese Tea Garden sells delicious noodles,FYI.
  • Edward H.
    Edward HomickNovember 8, 2012
    Go when it's free (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM till 10 AM) because even though this place is very beautiful and peaceful, it's not worth paying for when you can go for free 3 days a week
  • Adam G.
    Adam GreenbaumApril 7, 2013
    By far, one of the best things I have ever experienced. This made our anniversary trip. I absolutely recommend you go do this, take photos and drink tea. Ask me about it on Twitter - @Greenbaumer
  • Erik A.
    Erik AnkromAugust 6, 2013
    Free entry on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, before 10am. $7/adult otherwise if you're a non-resident. $5 for SF residents. Not sure if it's worth the $7, hit up the free times if you can.
  • Karen B.
    Karen BigosJuly 29, 2012
    If you don't want sushi for lunch, walk next door to de Young Cafe. Good quality cafeteria food & nice view of sculpture garden if weather permits outside dining
  • Kirstie O.heart icon on user image
    Kirstie O'DonnellJanuary 15, 2015
    Had fun exploring this quirky wee garden in the park. Interesting history also. All the fish died when SF changed water supply and regenerating population now that apparently live up to 100 years.
  • Nigel F.
    Nigel FenwickSeptember 27, 2012
    Go early on mon weds or fri 9-10am for free admission. $7 otherwise ($5 for SF residents). It's not as small as some reviews suggest. You can stroll through easily in 30 mins. Restrooms are clean.
  • WhiskeyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskeyAvengerJune 16, 2018
    Go to the cafe and order the Petite Four dessert with some tea.
  • Aycanheart icon on user image
    AycanDecember 3, 2017
    Amazing garden and ambience!
  • Lesly T.
    Lesly TanApril 28, 2012
    Photogenic place in SF very reminiscent of the temples we visited in Japan. Typical stuff that can be found here are cherry blossom trees, squirrels, and souvenirs. They also have varieties of teas.
  • Sergio L.heart icon on user image
    Sergio LopezSeptember 28, 2015
    One of the best Japanese Gardens I've been to. Definitely stop by here of you're visiting SF.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeiserApril 17, 2016
    Try to go on a weekday so it's not so crowded. Hard to really find peace with a billion people posing for pics everywhere.
  • Hanan Bint Hamzah !
    Hanan Bint Hamzah !September 24, 2014
    A must to visit beautiful, peaceful & calm as Japanese people Experience the aroma & taste of green tea, Sencha & nuts tarts delightful Dont miss the fun discovering the wisdom in their fortune cookie
  • Robert W.heart icon on user image
    Robert WOctober 2, 2016
    Nice place to be contemplative. It is a bit small for the $8 entrance fee; but, if you like well-crafted gardens, this one is nice.
  • Natalie K.heart icon on user image
    Natalie KJune 13, 2016
    Really beautiful Japanese garden. The tea house is really cute, but the line is HUGE.
  • I Wanna Go There
    I Wanna Go ThereOctober 27, 2011
    Behind the gates, the gardens are a little piece of artistry in a serene environment, bonsais, bamboos, the little pagoda & moon bridge, koi ponds and sculptures. Must See ? The Tea Ceremony. Read more
  • Amy L.heart icon on user image
    Amy Le RoiAugust 1, 2014
    It's very beautiful here. If you're looking to take lots of pictures without tons of people and screaming children in your way, you want to get there right when it opens at 9am.
  • amanda b.heart icon on user image
    amanda brookeSeptember 12, 2017
    get here before 10 am for free admission! check out the koi in the pond and the cute store with trinkets
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraAugust 23, 2017
    Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place and excellent spot for jogging and walking to pass along the time
  • Raynaheart icon on user image
    RaynaMarch 22, 2015
    Beautiful, quiet garden. A wonderful romantic place for a morning walk.
  • Fi V.heart icon on user image
    Fi VeiNovember 12, 2015
    Nice garden really well maintained... Highly recommendable for an afternoon walk. Take a lot of photos!
  • Lisa V.heart icon on user image
    Lisa VangorderJune 6, 2016
    Small but nice garden. The Tea house was the same and allowed you to sit and relax while enjoying the view.
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    ❀✿ YIᑎG ✿❀November 21, 2014
    Beautiful and serene garden. Great place to take a walk. The matcha isn't worth it though.
  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BFebruary 8, 2016
    Very peaceful, beautiful spot. Small but charming. Not sure it's totally worth the money but do it once.
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
    This is a serene, peaceful place. Please be respectful of the others touring the garden.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenJuly 9, 2019
    Beautiful garden. Definitely worth the admission.
  • Lillian Y.
    Lillian YoungSeptember 27, 2014
    A small beautiful and peaceful space within the Golden Gate Park. Go in the morning to avoid the noise.
  • Pam ☕️ O.
    Pam ☕️ ODecember 31, 2016
    Get in free with your San Francisco Public Library card, check the SFPL library for a pass.
  • Sylvia
    SylviaJuly 2, 2012
    Free entrance between 9am and 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Enjoy green tea and kuzumochi after a walk in the garden.
  • Eric W.
    Eric WuebbenDecember 12, 2012
    This place is a mood changer. Gorgeous place to spend 30 minutes. Sit at the tea bar and relax for longer if you have the time.
  • Peter G.
    Peter GreenMarch 2, 2013
    $2 lifehack: when the lady in a booth asks you for your SF id, show her the pin on google maps, put it somewhere in SF. It works as a proof:) you will get $5 tickets instead of $7
  • NYIP
    NYIPJuly 6, 2011
    The top features to take photos of are the tall moon bridge straddling a wandering brook, the Temple Gate & Pagoda above a waterfall and the sitting Buddha statue. Read more
  • Lilyheart icon on user image
    LilyMarch 4, 2015
    Beautiful garden with this cool extra high bridge you have to climb to get on top
  • Enterartedfheart icon on user image
    EnterartedfNovember 14, 2015
    Take the time to drink a cup of tea in this beautiful place
  • George C.heart icon on user image
    George ChaoJune 9, 2014
    City tour guide sometimes has tours here. A good way to understand the history here. And it's free!
  • Karsten
    KarstenOctober 12, 2014
    Beautiful and quiet, but crowded on weekends. Go MWF 9-10 am to get free entry!
  • Charlotte A.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 9, 2015
    Make sure to get something in the cafe - the iced green tea is perfect.
  • Alex D.
    Alex DrMay 14, 2023
    A must visit when in SF. Try the matcha tea and sweets.
  • Néstorheart icon on user image
    NéstorJune 11, 2015
    Expensive ($8) and small, but it's really beautifil. Each corner deserves a picture. Be sure to bring your camera.
  • Jesus D.
    Jesus DominguezAugust 24, 2013
    Its 7 dlls for the entrance, they only take cash, but you can take a very tiny sneak peak right in the entrance
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KOctober 23, 2017
    It's a small, serene garden with a cute tea shop.
  • Zhannaheart icon on user image
    ZhannaOctober 28, 2017
    Nice place, quite and serene. Not much to see, but still
  • Lía S.heart icon on user image
    Lía SánchezJune 27, 2017
    Tea is delicious, and ice cream, try it, it's different and delicious
  • Secil S.
    Secil SansevenJuly 7, 2016
    Small, beautiful garden. They have nice tea. Be careful not to tremble!
  • Robert Andrew F.heart icon on user image
    Robert Andrew FerrerFebruary 12, 2015
    Well worth the visit! It's a very relaxing place to go.
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