Japanese Tea Garden Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Japanese Tea Garden. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour
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• Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio
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The Japanese Tea Garden is free to enter and open to the public year-round. Visitors can explore the landscaped gardens, koi ponds, a waterfall, pagoda, walking trails, and historic structures at no cost. Donations are accepted.

Yes, there is parking available at the Japanese Tea Garden; there’s a small lot right outside the garden, though it can fill up quickly, especially during weekends. You can find more parking across Alpine Street at the Tuesday Musical Club, or at other lots around Brackenridge Park.

Mostly, yes. Certain areas in the Japanese Tea Garden are wheelchair-accessible by ramp, including the upper garden, the pavilion areas, and the Jingu House restaurant. The lower garden area can be accessed via stairs only. The garden's parking lot has designated accessible parking.

Yes, leashed pets are welcome inside the Japanese Tea Garden. The garden is free to enter for both pets and their owners. Brackenridge Park also has other pet-friendly areas.

Generally, no, you can't bring food or have a picnic at the Japanese Tea Garden. However, when visiting the gardens you can grab a bite to eat at Jingu House, an on-site café serving Asian cuisine.