Kubota Garden

Kubota Garden is a stunning 20 acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. The Gardens are a spectacular setting of hills and valleys, interlaced with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and rock out-croppings with a rich array of plant material.

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    (206) 684-4584

  • Website

    kubota.org

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    Garden

Address

9817 55th Ave S Seattle , WA 98118 United States

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Mackenzie C.

Don't miss the top of the waterfall for the view . Also an often overlooked spot for picnics , reading a book , or playing in the grass. Visit during every season! I especially love late Fall and Winter.

Mackenzie Wesson

Just when you think you've seen it all, there's more .... And more..... Absolutely the most beautiful gardens . And FREE!

HISTORY

Fujito Kubota, a master gardener & landscaper, gave this park to Seattle in 1987. These splendid acres of lush greenery , feeding ponds & footbridges are painted bright red with gold accents.

Kathryn

Lovely spot for a walk, with plenty of places to sit should you want to enjoy the views . And it's free

Connie Lu

A peaceful 20 acre stroll through beautiful foilage and zen-like gardens . The best part is admission is free!

Macey W

The best thing to do here is to just get lost and immerse yourself...you feel like you're in another world, like in Bridge to Terabithia!

Mary S

Awesome garden and free. You may see rabbits . Also dogs are allowed.

Jen Marshall

Kubota Gardens are awesome! Great place to go read a book , enjoy the beautiful japanese gardens or bring a friend and take a walk. Make sure to lock your car, this is a high car prowl area! Read more

Cynthia Duran

Beautiful garden , well maintained. Just surprised it's free to stroll in!

Carmen

Just beautiful! Leave valuables at home, signs warn about car break-ins

Lisa Hinchliffe

Enjoyable garden but much of it is getting "wild" rather than maintaining the Japanese look.

Stacy Brady

Free (donations kindly accepted); beautiful inter-urban garden . Excellent for out of towners!

Ryan Menges

Great place for many great reasons!!!

Dena Rosko

Must see if you visit Seattle. Plus no admission fee.

April Laughlin

Beautiful. Wish they had one in Everett!!!

Theresa Fabulous

Bring your camera , a picnic and a date, be prepared for some romance!

Jon Piepenbrink

Watch for the plant sale- its the best in town

william lai

Notice that the timeline of Kubota Garden skipped over the WWII period and his internment? Just a bit too much historical sanitizing, no?

Michael McNeill

Beuatiful!

Tonya

don't miss the view from the mountaintop.

Jon Masaya Evans

Go at twilight and watch for owls.

Ray Page

visit sometime

Irving Julián

Because is in the middle of the ghetto, never, seriously, NEVER leave values in your car.

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