About
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
Reviews lean positive — 4.4 out of 5 across 6,128 Google reviews.
Mind the closed day: Monday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Phoenix are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Phoenix.
What works
Solid local standing
A 4.4 average from 6,128 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
6,128 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Worth knowing first
Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
6,128 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
Planning a visit
General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.
A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.
When to go
Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What to bring
- A camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Admission money if the garden is ticketed
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Amenities
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Common questions about Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
What is Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix?
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. It is a garden in Phoenix, AZ, at 1125 N 3rd Ave.
What are the opening hours at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix?
Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Are dogs allowed at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix?
No. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is not listed as allowing dogs.
Are there restrooms at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix?
Yes, restrooms are available at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
Is there parking at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix?
Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix good for kids?
Yes — Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix rated?
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,128 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Phoenix has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Le Potager Atelier, Arizona Moonlight Grow and Canaan In the Desert.
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