Japanese Tea Garden

Located 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.

This 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.

If 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!

Beautiful 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!

Come early as it gets crowded by 10am. Def check out the cafe , tea and food is amazing.

A 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

Had 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.

By 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

Amazing garden and ambience!

Go 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

The tea shop in the Japanese Tea Garden sells delicious noodles ,FYI.

Photogenic 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 .

Go to the cafe and order the Petite Four dessert with some tea .

If 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

One of the best Japanese Gardens I've been to. Definitely stop by here of you're visiting SF.

Free 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.

Try to go on a weekday so it's not so crowded . Hard to really find peace with a billion people posing for pics everywhere.

Go 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 .

Nice 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.

Get in free with your San Francisco Public Library card, check the SFPL library for a pass.

Really beautiful Japanese garden . The tea house is really cute , but the line is HUGE.

City tour guide sometimes has tours here. A good way to understand the history here. And it's free!

Behind 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

It'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.

Beautiful, quiet garden . A wonderful romantic place for a morning walk .

$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

Nice garden really well maintained... Highly recommendable for an afternoon walk. Take a lot of photos!

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place and excellent spot for jogging and walking to pass along the time

A garden admission charge is required, except for San Francisco residents with ID and for everyone before 10 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Beautiful and serene garden . Great place to take a walk. The matcha isn't worth it though.

Beautiful garden . Definitely worth the admission.

Small but nice garden . The Tea house was the same and allowed you to sit and relax while enjoying the view .

Very peaceful , beautiful spot. Small but charming. Not sure it's totally worth the money but do it once.

get here before 10 am for free admission ! check out the koi in the pond and the cute store with trinkets

A small beautiful and peaceful space within the Golden Gate Park . Go in the morning to avoid the noise.

Beautiful and quiet , but crowded on weekends. Go MWF 9-10 am to get free entry!

This 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.

Well worth the visit! It's a very relaxing place to go.

It's a small, serene garden with a cute tea shop .

Free entrance between 9am and 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Enjoy green tea and kuzumochi after a walk in the garden .

This is a serene, peaceful place . Please be respectful of the others touring the garden .

Starting place for the SF City Guides: Japanese Tea Garden and Japanese Tea Garden and Strawberry Hill Tours

Take the time to drink a cup of tea in this beautiful place

A must visit when in SF. Try the matcha tea and sweets.

The top features to take photos of are the tall moon bridge straddling a wandering brook, the Temple Gate & Pagoda above a waterfall and the sitting Buddha statue . Read more

Quite and relaxing. Good for an afternoon walk.

Really nice if you have the chance to check it out

Beautiful garden with this cool extra high bridge you have to climb to get on top

Love it! Had a Matcha tea and Edamame , they were divine!

Nice place, quite and serene. Not much to see, but still