Japanese Garden
Completed in 1973, the Fort Worth Japanese Garden is a traditional strolling garden with paths that wind through landscapes and around ponds. This 7.5-acre garden is filled with cherry trees, Japanese maples, magnolias, bamboo, bridges, and ponds full of koi fish.
Highlights
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7.5
Acres of Walkable Garden
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+1,200
Koi Fish
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1973
Year Opened
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Nagoaka
Sister City
Areas within the Japanese Garden
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Japanese GardenPavilion
The Pavilion, perched above a koi pond and surrounded by Japanese maples, magnolias, and bamboo, features a panoramic view of the Japanese Garden with four covered structures, a kitchen/bar area, and a stone courtyard adjacent to and below the kitchen.
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Suzuki Garden
A Karesansui-style Zen garden named after the landscape architect who donated the garden’s plans.
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Karesansui Dry Landscape Garden
Intended to aid in meditation, the dry garden features rocks placed on sand within a rectangular space, surrounded by an elevated footpath.
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Japanese GardenMikoshi Deck
The Mikoshi Deck overlooks the scenic waterfall and koi pond in the Japanese Garden. It is a ceremony-only venue.
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Moon Bridge
This peaceful, high-arched pedestrian bridge spans calm waters, so its reflection creates the illusion of a full circle symbolic of the moon.
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Treasure Tree Gift Shop
The Treasure Tree gift store is located at the Japanese Garden and can be accessed from inside the Garden or from the Japanese Garden parking lot.
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Mary K. Umstead Teahouse
The traditional teahouse is one of the original Japanese Garden facilities that was built as a memorial to Mary K. Umstead, who served as secretary to the Horticulture Division of the Fort Worth Garden Club.
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Koi Fish Ponds
Home to more than 1200 koi fish, turtles, birds, and other wildlife, these ponds help maintain the Japanese Garden’s tranquil ambiance.
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Japanese GardenMoon Viewing Deck
The Moon Viewing Deck resembles the main feature of the Silver Pavilion Garden in Kyoto. The flat cone is symbolic of Munt Fuji, with its summit hidden in the clouds.
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Pagoda
The five stories of this traditional Japanese wooden tower symbolize the elements of the universe: earth, fire, water, wind, and void.
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