Kubota Gardens, Seattle
In 1927 Fujitaro Kubota bought five acres of logged-off swampland in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle and began his garden.
In 1927 Fujitaro Kubota bought five acres of logged-off swampland in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle and began his garden. Kubota Garden has since grown into a stunning 20 acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. Kubota was a horticultural pioneer when he began merging Japanese design techniques with North American materials in his display garden in 1927. The Gardens are a spectacular setting of hills and valleys, interlaced with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and rock out-croppings with a rich array of plant material.
Hours
Sun
6:00
22:00
Mon
6:00
22:00
Tue
6:00
22:00
Wed
6:00
22:00
Thu
6:00
22:00
Fri
6:00
22:00
Sat
6:00
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Kubota Gardens and Nearby Sights on Map
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Columbia City Theater
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Ark Lodge Cinemas
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Western Bridge
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Seattle Buddhist Church
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Madison Park
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Hing Hay Park
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