Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

183 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Elizabeth
August 17, 2022
Built on top of a freeway in downtown Phoenix, this amazingly beautiful garden is serene and absolutely lovely. Partnering with a Japanese city, it was built with care and dedication. Tours are available. It was here I learned for the first time that ducks don’t like swans. Swans don’t live in Phoenix, but a decoy floats gently in the water to keep out ducks. The coy fish here are amazing.
Built on top of a freeway in downtown Phoenix, this amazingly beautiful garden is serene and absolutely lovely. Partnering with a Japanese city, it was built with care and dedication. Tours are available. It was here I learned for the first time that ducks don’t like swans. Swans don’t live in Phoe…
Anna & Brandon
June 11, 2022
Beautiful zen botanical garden and tea house. Great backdrop for taking pictures or to enjoy a serene garden stroll.
J.J.
April 17, 2022
Beautiful relaxing gardens surrounded by flowing waters and lots of Koi. A nice place to take a stroll.
Johanna
February 28, 2022
An oasis in the middle of the city, very peaceful.
Ron
May 26, 2021
This is a beautiful place to spend some time relxing and taking pictures. One of our hidden gems.

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Location
1125 N 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ
Central City