Nitobe Memorial Garden, Japanese garden at University of British Columbia, Canada
The 2.5-acre Nitobe Memorial Garden features traditional elements including stone lanterns, wooden bridges, koi ponds, and an authentic tea house.
The garden was established through collaboration between UBC President Norman Mackenzie and Japanese landscape architect Kannosuke Mori to honor Dr. Inazo Nitobe in 1960.
Monthly tea ceremonies from May to September demonstrate the Japanese tradition of chado in the garden's authentic tea house for groups of ten participants.
The garden maintains different schedules throughout the year, opening daily from 11:00 to 16:30 between April and October, with reduced hours from November to March.
Emperor Akihito of Japan recognized the garden's authenticity during his visit, noting its perfect representation of traditional Japanese garden design outside Japan.
Location: Electoral Area A
Fee: Yes
Address: 1895 1895 Lower Mall
Opening Hours: Sonntag-Samstag 11:00-16:30; November-März: Samstag-Sonntag off; November-März: Montag-Freitag 11:00-14:00
Phone: +16048226038
Website: https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/visit/nitobe-memorial-garden
GPS coordinates: 49.26630,-123.25953
Latest update: November 3, 2025 23:59
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