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Japanese Garden
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in St. Louis, Missouri
Garden offering a variety of trees, azaleas, and fish for all-season viewing.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Website missouribotanicalgarden.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The setting
“We visited Missouri Botanical Garden today to check out the new construction.”
“We came here in early April, and a lot of flower beds were empty in other areas, but the Japanese Garden made it worth our trip!”
“It’s very well laid out with lanterns and ponds full of fish!”
Amenities couples mention
“We came here in early April, and a lot of flower beds were empty in other areas, but the Japanese Garden made it worth our trip!”
“At the center of the garden is a large lake, surrounded by walking paths, small bridges, traditional Japanese structures, and carefully arranged landscapes.”
What couples say again and again
“Stunning as the fall colors combine with the last of the Chihuly display.”
Getting married at Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Japanese Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Japanese Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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