Japanese Garden

About

You will find Japanese Garden in Chicago, IL, at 6401 S Stony Island Ave, listed here as a garden.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 37 Google reviews. That puts it 2nd of the 20 rated gardens we list in Chicago.

Mind the closed day: Monday. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Chicago 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 Chicago.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (37 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
2nd best-rated in Chicago
Measured against the 20 rated gardens we track in Chicago.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

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 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Featured in

#14 in Best Gardens in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Japanese Garden

What is Japanese Garden?

Japanese Garden is a garden in Chicago, IL, at 6401 S Stony Island Ave.

What are the opening hours at Japanese Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Is there parking at Japanese Garden?

No parking is recorded for Japanese Garden. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Japanese Garden rated?

Japanese Garden holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including North Rose Garden, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and El Paseo Community Garden.