These 4 Vibrant Japanese Gardens In Washington Are Picture Perfect

Washington features several stunning Japanese Botanical Gardens that highlight traditional Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.

A Japanese Botanical Garden in Washington is a traditional garden that features amazing Japanese aesthetic and philosophical ideas. It highlights natural landscapes with a quiet zen-like vibe that we love to visit any time of the year. And you don't even have to go overseas to see them — Washington has a few, and they're stunning.

1. Seattle Japanese Gardens, Seattle

These Japanese Gardens are part of Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum, and they're spectacular. The 3.5-acre urban sanctuary is a zen-like oasis right near Seattle.

2. Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, Spokane

This gorgeous garden is part of Spokane's Manito Park, and it's the perfect place to relax and reflect (or have an amazing photo shoot). This little piece of paradise is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. from April until October.

3. Seike Japanese Garden, SeaTac

The Seike Japanese Garden is part of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens. It's always free to visit this beautiful 10-acre oasis, and it's open to the public daily.

4. Kubota Garden, Seattle

This little garden in South Seattle remains a hidden gem, and it's spectacular. Kubota Garden has a pretty interesting history that dates back to 1927 when Fujitaro Kubota bought 5 acres of swampland. It's open daily during the daylight hours, and visiting is free. It might just become your favorite Japanese botanical garden in Seattle

If you are looking for a few things to do in the Seattle area, check out this quick video showing some day trip destinations around the city:

Sometimes nothing beats a stroll through a relaxing garden. Have you discovered a Japanese Botanical Garden in Washington that you really love? Share your discovery with us in a comment. Here are some other beautiful gardens in Washington to explore.

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