The Japanese Garden

About

Peaceful Japanese garden featuring ponds, bridges & stone arrangements, plus plants from Japan.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 1,542 Google reviews.

Mind the closed days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 1,542 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
1,542 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for.
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

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
1,542 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 9:30 AM – 3:30 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 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Parking Available

Featured in

#12 in Best Gardens in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about The Japanese Garden

What is The Japanese Garden?

Peaceful Japanese garden featuring ponds, bridges & stone arrangements, plus plants from Japan. It is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 6100 Woodley Ave.

What are the opening hours at The Japanese Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Friday: Closed; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.

Are dogs allowed at The Japanese Garden?

No. The Japanese Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.

Is there parking at The Japanese Garden?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

How is The Japanese Garden rated?

The Japanese Garden holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,542 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance, The Huntington Japanese Garden and Amir's Garden.