Description

Essentials about Nitobe Memorial Garden in brief

Lovers of Japanese gardens must see Nitobe Memorial Garden in Vancouver. Located on the grounds of the University of British Columbia, just a few yards from the Museum of Anthropology, it is one of the most authentic and beautiful gardens outside of Japan. It is not without reason that Emperor Akihito of Japan said, “I am in Japan” while walking through Nitobe Memorial Garden. The garden is quite manageable in size, covering an area of about one hectare. Its name honors the Japanese philosopher, author, diplomat and politician Inazo Nitobe, who worked for better relations between North America and Japan.

The teahouse in Nitobe Memorial Garden

In addition to the beautiful, harmonious vegetation of the Japanese garden with its small forests, bushes, waterfalls, small rivers and ponds, Nitobe Memorial Garden also has a tea house where you can enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. So if you need a few hours of inner contemplation and deceleration, Nitobe Garden and its tea house is the right place.

Website

botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/visit/nitobe-memorial-garden

Opening hours

Opening hours Apr. – Oct.:

Admission fees

Adults: $7.00

Seniors: $5.50

Students: $5.50

Teenagers (Ages 13 – 17): $5.50

Children (Ages 6 – 12): $4.00

Small children: free

Families (2 adults and up to 4 children): $16.00

In combination with the Botanical Garden and other parts of the Botanical Garden, other admission fees apply. See the website for more details.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Bus line 68: Stop NW Marine Dr @ West Mall

By car:

There is a parking lot on site at the Botanical Garden.