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The Japanese Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,533 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lake Balboa, California
Peaceful Japanese garden featuring ponds, bridges & stone arrangements, plus plants from Japan.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (213) 791-0238
- Website thejapanesegarden.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“A small japanese botanical garden which can be toured for approx 30 min.”
“Nice garden & a large pond with lots of fishes but not colorful koi fishes.”
“A nice comfortable and beautiful place surrounded by flowers, trees ponds and fowl.”
Amenities couples mention
“Visited SuihoEn Japanese Garden on a warm afternoon, and even though it was a bit hot, the garden was absolutely beautiful and worth it.”
“The peaceful atmosphere, koi ponds, bridges, and perfectly maintained landscaping make it one of the most relaxing places you can visit in the Valley.”
“The garden is wheelchair accessible throughout, with smooth paths and gentle slopes that make it easy for everyone to enjoy the scenery.”
What couples say again and again
“It’s a beautiful place with plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the short downtime you have for breaks to mentally reset and tackle the rest of your day!”
From the reviews
Went near mid-February for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! I expected it to feel smaller but it's a good sized area, despite a small portion near the entrance being closed off for guests for some remodeling. The entrance is a little odd, somewhat hard to miss if you don't know where you're going.
Getting married at The Japanese Garden
The 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.
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