This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.4★ across 6,127 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Well-established with 6,127 reviews. A 4.4★ average reflects broad customer experience.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Tranquility in the middle of the city. Three of my girlfriends and I visited last weekend and it was a great experience and we all had fun. We even got to see a couple get engaged! Beautiful views and very peaceful.
Great park I loved it, although I thought it was bigger. In reality it is not that big. They have different activities listed on website, if I lived here permanently, I would love to go there. They have shop with different beautiful japanese items and snacks. It would be great for taking photos and tickets are not expensive! I will come again to take some photos :) I think it is best to come here any other season then summer 😂
Honestly, this place is absolutely gorgeous,I will fully admit that. The setup, lights, and overall aesthetic are really beautiful and definitely make for pretty pictures. But personally, I just don’t see it being worth the price of $14 a person. One of the biggest things for me was that the actual area itself felt a lot smaller than I expected. On top of that, there were SO many people packed in that it was hard to even stop for a second and actually enjoy the ambiance without constantly being surrounded by crowds or trying to move around people. It kind of took away from the experience because instead of feeling immersive or relaxing, it mostly just felt overcrowded. What also made it hard for me to justify the price is that you can literally see the entire thing through the fence from the park next to it. Honestly, if I ever wanted to see it again, I’d probably just go sit at the park, save my money, and actually have more room to enjoy the view comfortably without feeling packed in shoulder to shoulder with everyone else. Overall, it’s definitely very pretty and visually impressive, but for me personally, the experience didn’t match the cost enough to make me want to return.
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I had such a wonderful experience visiting the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. It is truly one of the most peaceful and charming places in the city. The garden is absolutely adorable and beautifully maintained. Everywhere you look there are thoughtful details—serene ponds, elegant bridges, and perfectly designed landscapes that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a quiet little sanctuary away from the busy city. What I loved most was how calm and relaxing the entire space felt. It’s the perfect place to slow down, take a peaceful walk, and just enjoy nature for a while. The atmosphere is incredibly tranquil and uplifting. If you’re visiting Phoenix or live nearby, this is definitely a hidden gem worth experiencing. I left feeling refreshed and grateful for such a beautiful, peaceful space in the middle of the city. 🌿🌸
Very nice garden overall located in downtown Phoenix. The garden is a loop path, centered around a pond, with a bridge crossing the pond. It takes approximately one hour to walk around at a leisurely pace. My issue with the garden is that it is smaller than other Japanese gardens I have visited and relatively pricey for the size compared to other botanical gardens. It is well maintained but lacks in size and scope. It is very minimalistic with some Japanese art and architecture. By contrast, the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is approximately the same price, is significantly larger, and takes several hours to walk through. Similarly, compared to something like the Portland Japanese Garden, this has the feel of a very nice downtown city park and probably should be free or at least half the cost to visit.