Japanese Garden
A serene Japanese garden within the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens — free, 4.8 stars from 180-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Japanese Garden is a tranquil gem, with an excellent 4.8-star average from more than 180 reviews.
Set within the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, the beautifully designed Japanese garden offers ponds, plantings and a genuinely peaceful atmosphere — a serene, free escape into carefully tended surrounds. The strong feedback reflects how much visitors treasure it.
It's at the Botanic Gardens in Brisbane's west, an easy trip out near Mt Coot-tha. It suits a peaceful wander, a quiet moment or some time in nature — and it's at its best on a fine day, though it's worth checking garden opening hours before you go.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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