Kubota Gardens
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 684-4075
- Cross Street:
- Renton Avenue
- Hours:
- Daylight hours year-round
Editorial Review for Kubota Gardens – by Citysearch Editors
The Experience
The best thing about this garden is that few people seem to have discovered it. Even on a balmy Saturday afternoon, only a handful of folks are taking refuge amidst the peaceful streams, waterfalls and ponds. Begin your exploration with a leisurely stroll through the Japanese garden and Tom Kubota Stroll Garden, then hike up the mountainside to the Lookout, where you'll perch atop a waterfall for a spectacular panoramic view of the gardens.
The Background
Fujitaro Kubota created the garden in 1927 to display the beauty of the Northwest in a Japanese manner. In 1981, the garden was declared a Historical Landmark--thus salvaging it from developers. It was opened to the public in 1987, after being acquired by the City of Seattle.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFree, 75-minute guided tours are available for eight or more visitors. Contact the Kubota Garden Foundation at (206) 725-5060.
The ExtrasIf this garden inspires you, pay a visit to the Japanese garden at the Seattle arboretum.
When to GoStop by in spring for a burst of blossoms, or in mid-fall after the trees have turned from green to gold.
User Reviews for Kubota Gardens
09/10/2005 Posted by eileenklafter
kubota garden a beautiful waterfall meanders through it Really enjoyed walking through this place. Lots of good sitting areas for thinking or whatever else you might fancy...
Pros: pretty empty, different routes, diversity of plants
Cons: close to main roads, seems a bit small, inaccessable areas
06/03/2002 Posted by JANINEALLINSON
Quiet, seems smaller than 20 acres. It's a nice place to walk around. It only took about a half hour to go through the whole place.
Pros: Beautiful, Fragrant, Good parking
Cons: Neighborhood
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