Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival – Japanese Garden Tour

Presented by Parks Tacoma

June 7 - 8, 2025

Join Parks Tacoma experts on a guided tour of the Japanese Garden during the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. Tours will highlight the garden's unique features, plants, and history.

The Japanese Garden at Point Defiance was established in the early 1960s and features azaleas, rhododendrons, Japanese cherry trees, crabapples and large and small pines. In addition, an oriental footbridge, waterfall, Japanese lanterns and a small “tea house” further enhance the grounds. It provides a peaceful area to enjoy a bit of solitude and is especially enchanting in early spring.

Tickets: $20

Saturday tours

• 12:30 pm
• 2:45 pm
• 4:45 pm

Sunday tours

• 11:45 am
• 1:45 pm
• 3:45 pm

Tour details

Walking tours are 45 minutes long and involve walking over uneven ground.

Availability is limited. If tour times are not available to purchase below, that tour is sold out.

Check-in 5 minutes before the scheduled start time at the Point Defiance Pagoda.

All ages | Tickets are non-refundable