To ensure the beauty and longevity of the garden, please respect the following policies.

Accessibility
The garden is set on a hillside and contains steep paths, stairs, and ponds that are not gated and is unsuitable for young children. For these reasons, groups of children under the age of eight are restricted from garden visits. Due to the terrain, the garden cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. Non-leather soled shoes and/or flat-heeled shoes are recommended.

Admission
Admission to the garden is free, however, parking reservations are required due to limited availability.

Events
The garden is only available for self-guided tours or docent-guided tours when arranged in advance. The garden cannot accommodate weddings or special events. For a listing of other gardens that may accommodate events, please check out Other Southern California Japanese Gardens located in our Resources section.

Food
No food or drink is allowed in the garden. No smoking is permitted.

Grounds
Please stay on designated pathways. Do not harm the flowers, lawn, trees, structures or other permanent items. Please do not feed the koi fish.

Hours
The garden is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parking
Parking is limited. Reservations are required. Park in designated spaces only.

Pets
Pets are not permitted in the garden.

Photography/Filming
Commercial filming/photo shoots are not allowed. Non-commercial photography and videotaping are permitted.

Vans/Buses
Large groups must be dropped off at the garden entrance by van or bus. For more information and directions contact gardens@support.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-0320.

Weather
The garden closes during rainy weather. Reservations will be canceled and/or rescheduled for the next available date. Management reserves the right to cancel reservations at any time.