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The Japanese Friendship Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lawrence, Kansas
Small park featuring a rock garden, art installations and a circular walkway as well as a bench with an awning.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 785-832-3485
- Website lawrenceks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
The setting
“There is a quaint circular path, rock garden, coniferous trees, a pagoda, various art installations, and a bench with an awning.”
Amenities couples mention
“The Japanese Garden is a wonderful place to relax for a bit.”
“We really enjoyed the tucked away benches and pergola.”
“The entrance is handicap accessible and features a long ramp with a smooth path.”
Getting married at The Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship 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 The Japanese Friendship Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Japanese Friendship 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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