Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
General admission tickets include access to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, our exhibits, and any daily activities, performances, or demonstrations happening on that day. Please be sure to visit our website to see what's happening each day before your visit! All guests will receive a comprehensive self-guided tour and access to our online audio tour. Our hosts and hostesses look forward to your visit and are happy to answer any questions, take memorable family photos, or assist in making your visit as serene as possible!
Admission does not includes food or beverages, but guests may purchase coffee, tea, bottled water and our signature Matcha Maple cookies at Cleo's Cafe within our new Bunka Centre. We do not allow outside food or drink inside the garden.
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Guided tours starting on Thursdays - Mondays
Access to Tea Pavilion & Current Exhibits
Daily Programming/Activities/Performances
Admission to Nikka Yuko
Drinks & cookies available for purchase inside Visitors Centre/gift shop
Drinks & cookies available for purchase inside Visitors Centre/gift shop
Departure Point
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge, Canada
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge, Canada Nestled in the prairies of Southern Alberta lives a Japanese oasis with a rich history and breathtaking views. Nikka Yuko means Japan-Canada Friendship and we invite you to experience the friendship and learn about the history of the garden, those who founded it, and the hardships faced by Japanese-Canadians in the local area after the war.
Enjoy a variety of cultural experiences, programming, and performances throughout the summer season. Sip a green tea as you stroll through the pathways, or sit quietly beside the dry rock garden and meditate on the patterns. Enjoy sake or a Japanese beer as you watch Minyo dancing performances or watch matcha whisked to perfection as you learn about the deeply traditional tea ceremony. Before you leave, be sure to ring our Friendship Bell and send a message of goodwill to all who hear the sound across scenic Henderson Lake. Please see our events calendar on our website to see what's happening in the garden before your visit.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As the floor in the Pavilion is extremely fragile, shoes are not allowed inside. However, deck tours will be provided to those not able to tour the inside. A wheelchair is available for use at the Garden.
The Garden is a smoke and vape free environment.
Drones are not permitted at any time inside the garden
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Igor K
14 Oct 2022
Сад неплохой, но совсем небольшой можно обойти за пол часа, поэтому билет по завышенной цене. Никаких сверхъестественных растений нет. Неоправданно дорого. Если бы зажим деньги была бы включена чайная церемония то это было бы гораздо лучше и интересней.
Kevin M
01 Sep 2022
Great little Japanese garden. Staff very helpful. Worth a visit for sure nice park surrounding area huge waterpark next to it but trees block most.
cindy2810
25 Aug 2022
Such a beautiful garden! Peaceful and calming ???? would love to go again and try the activities they have there as well.
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Alberta
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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