At over three acres, the Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public Japanese Garden in the United States, and it has a magnificent collection of plants and trees maintained in the Japanese style by a staff of professional gardeners.
Marvel at the structures of Japanese design — the Tea House, gates without fasteners, and the magnificent pagoda, a relic from the 1915 World’s Fair in San Francisco. A perfect walk for those seeking a peaceful afternoon.
Registration is not required for this tour. Garden admission charge is required, except for 9:30 am tours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Groups are not admitted on free days, which is the first Tuesday of each month.
Groups from art studios must make a reservation, regardless of size.
Audio Tour
There is a self-guided audio tour available on iPhone, iPad or Android devices using the CloudGuide app. Headphones are recommended.
To purchase an audio tour, open the CloudGuide App and search for ‘Conservatory of Flowers’ in the search bar. Click “See exhibitions”, then “Guides” then “Pay $1.99 Now” and follow the prompts to process your payment. You may listen to the tour during your visit or at any time and may listen as many times as you’d like.
To make a reservation request for a guided tour please email groups@sfcof.org at least 4 weeks before your desired tour date with the following information:
Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour with a Garden Docent and see what’s blooming! Visit our Event Calendar to register for our next available Botanical Garden Public Tour. These tours are free and included with the price of admission.
When you arrive, look for the “Free Public Tour” sign at the Main Gate. Parties of 8 or more are asked to schedule a private tour – learn more below.
Private Tours
Adult groups of 8 or more may schedule a private tour. Maximum group size of 36.
Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members: $20 per person. Non-members: $30 per person. College & University Classes: FREE, pending availability. Tour fee includes admission. Requests must be made at least 4 weeks in advance. Booking is currently available for October through December 2023.
