Kubota Garden

Kubota Garden is a sprawling landscape with hills, valleys, streams, waterfalls, ponds, stone bridges, and rock formations, surrounded by Pacific Northwest and Japanese plants. The design uses natural terrain changes to guide water through different sections of the space.

Fujitaro Kubota established this garden in 1927 on former swampland, creating a space rooted in Japanese traditions. World War II interrupted this work when his family faced forced removal.

The garden reflects the blend of Japanese design principles with Pacific Northwest vegetation, where visitors encounter traditional stone arrangements and native plants growing together. This fusion shapes how the space feels as you walk through it.

The garden opens daily during daylight hours with no admission fee and welcomes visitors year-round. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the uneven terrain and pathways encourage exploration.

The Mountainside section features multiple waterfalls cascading down stone pathways that connect a series of ponds through natural terrain changes. This arrangement demonstrates how the former swampland was transformed into a water-centered landscape.

Location: Seattle

Inception: 1927

Website: https://kubotagarden.org

GPS coordinates: 47.51250,-122.26667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04