- This garden is famous for their tea. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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- Turkish AirlinesSeptember 29, 2015Located 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 HijabNovember 21, 2015This 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 PrthMarch 14, 2014If 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!
- Come early as it gets crowded by 10am. Def check out the cafe, tea and food is amazing.
- Jessie WuJanuary 13, 2014Beautiful 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!
- Edward HomickNovember 8, 2012Go 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 GreenbaumApril 7, 2013By 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 AnkromAugust 6, 2013Free 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 BigosJuly 29, 2012If 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'DonnellJanuary 15, 2015Had 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 FenwickSeptember 27, 2012Go 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.
- Lesly TanApril 28, 2012Photogenic 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 LopezSeptember 28, 2015One of the best Japanese Gardens I've been to. Definitely stop by here of you're visiting SF.
- David HeiserApril 17, 2016Try 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 !September 24, 2014A 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 WOctober 2, 2016Nice 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 KJune 13, 2016Really beautiful Japanese garden. The tea house is really cute, but the line is HUGE.
- I Wanna Go ThereOctober 27, 2011Behind 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 Le RoiAugust 1, 2014It'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 brookeSeptember 12, 2017get here before 10 am for free admission! check out the koi in the pond and the cute store with trinkets
- Brian IbarraAugust 23, 2017Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place and excellent spot for jogging and walking to pass along the time
- Fi VeiNovember 12, 2015Nice garden really well maintained... Highly recommendable for an afternoon walk. Take a lot of photos!
- Lisa VangorderJune 6, 2016Small but nice garden. The Tea house was the same and allowed you to sit and relax while enjoying the view.
- ❀✿ YIᑎG ✿❀November 21, 2014Beautiful and serene garden. Great place to take a walk. The matcha isn't worth it though.
- Amy BFebruary 8, 2016Very peaceful, beautiful spot. Small but charming. Not sure it's totally worth the money but do it once.
- Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012This is a serene, peaceful place. Please be respectful of the others touring the garden.
- Lillian YoungSeptember 27, 2014A small beautiful and peaceful space within the Golden Gate Park. Go in the morning to avoid the noise.
- Pam ☕️ ODecember 31, 2016Get in free with your San Francisco Public Library card, check the SFPL library for a pass.
- SylviaJuly 2, 2012Free entrance between 9am and 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Enjoy green tea and kuzumochi after a walk in the garden.
- Eric WuebbenDecember 12, 2012This 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 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
- George ChaoJune 9, 2014City tour guide sometimes has tours here. A good way to understand the history here. And it's free!
- KarstenOctober 12, 2014Beautiful and quiet, but crowded on weekends. Go MWF 9-10 am to get free entry!
- Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 9, 2015Make sure to get something in the cafe - the iced green tea is perfect.
- NéstorJune 11, 2015Expensive ($8) and small, but it's really beautifil. Each corner deserves a picture. Be sure to bring your camera.
- Jesus DominguezAugust 24, 2013Its 7 dlls for the entrance, they only take cash, but you can take a very tiny sneak peak right in the entrance