The Japanese Friendship Garden is open October through May. The garden is hours for regular visitors are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The garden is closed on Mondays. Group tours are available by reservation only.
General admission is $5. Students/Seniors/Military $3. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is free.
Ro Ho En is also open to the public for free on the first Friday of every month between October and May from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Phoenix First Friday event.
Public Tea Ceremonies are held on the second Saturday of each month, October through May. Reservations are required, and space is limited. The charge to attend the Tea Ceremony is $20, Senior (60+) $18.
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a popular place for private Tea Ceremonies and wedding ceremonies. Contact them directly for more information about these programs.
The Japanese Friendship Garden is located near downtown Phoenix. You wouldn't drive past it on any major street -- it is a hidden treasure! Once you are in the garden, it is difficult to believe that you are in the middle of one of the largest cities in the U.S.
The address of the garden is 1125 N. 3rd Avenue in Phoenix. Here's is a map and directions. The Japanese Friendship Garden can be accessed by METRO light rail. Use the Central / Roosevelt station. For more information, you can call at 602-256-3204 or visit the Japanese Friendship Garden online.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
