Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

06/16/2026

This summer, every admission ticket comes with a Summer Pass: one free return visit to use any day through August 31st.

Time spent in nature reduces stress and anxiety. That doesn't stop being true just because it's summer in Phoenix. Even a quick visit will have you feeling better long after you leave.

Come back whenever works for you, or pass it along to a friend who could use it.

Summer Pass program for the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

06/16/2026

A view of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix that visitors never see: looking down on the pond from the top of our waterfall. Sometimes a different perspective is all it takes to notice what's around you, and find yourself fully present in it.

06/11/2026

-SOLD OUT- Experience the fun of making Onigiri, Japan’s beloved rice ball snack! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to shape and season your own Onigiri. Tickets at
https://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/event-details/secrets-of-japanese-cuisine-onigiri-4/

06/09/2026

Don’t let the summer heat stop you from finding presence and tranquility through beauty and nature.

Our summer schedule at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is designed to provide access to this peace during morning and evening hours.

06/07/2026

Time spent in nature is proven to restore our health and spirit, but the hot Arizona summers can discourage us from getting outside. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix makes it easy, with morning and evening hours scheduled to avoid the hottest part of the day.

A walk. A breath. A moment away from the noise. These are worth protecting, even in summer.

Tuesday through Sunday, June through September

Morning: 8:00AM to 12:30PM (last admission 12:00PM)

Evening: 4:00PM to 7:30PM (last admission 7:00PM)

06/02/2026

There's something about the way the wind moves through this quiet corner of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix that gently muffles the outside world and invites you to be still.

05/27/2026

Join us next Tuesday for 602 day as we celebrate with all guests by bringing a hands-on activity to the garden from 9 to 11am. Come try kokeshi decorating, origami, and calligraphy, free to participate with general admission. A fun way to mark the day, get creative, and take something handmade home with you.

05/27/2026

When you look closer, the world gets quieter. What do you notice in the details of this moment at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix ? Observe, breathe, and just be.

05/25/2026

One more Tea Tasting tomorrow before the season closes. Come savor a gentle moment in the Tea House while seats remain.
Get tickets at:
https://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/events-workshops

05/19/2026

Day lilies bloom for just one day. A gentle reminder to slow down, stay present, and notice the beauty right in front of you. Take a moment with these blooms at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, breathe, and let the day slow down.