Mobile Japanese Garden
Botanical & Public Gardens in Mobile, Alabama
4.5 (446)
| Category | Botanical & Public Gardens · Garden |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Forest Hill Dr, Mobile, AL 36608 |
| Street | Forest Hill Drive |
| Area | Mobile, Alabama |
| Phone | (251) 343-0789 |
| Google rating | 4.5 (446) |
| Source | Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 18, 2026 |
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
About Mobile Japanese Garden
We are a free public educational natural Japanese Garden. The Japanese Ambassador and Emperor is very proud of our continued development of the largest natural urban Japanese garden in America. We are the Sister City to Ichihara Japan. This open informal garden was started by Kosaku Sawada in 1939 to add beautiful gardens to an experimental fish hatchery. The gardens continue to grow under the care of volunteers for over 80 years. We have a new parking area and western trailhead for the first mile of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail.
Mobile Japanese Garden is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in Mobile, Alabama. The business is registered at 700 Forest Hill Dr, Mobile, AL 36608; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under garden, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 5:30 am–8:30 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (251) 343-0789. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is mobilejapanesegarden.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 446 reviews.
How Mobile Japanese Garden compares with other botanical & public gardens in Mobile
- Nearest other botanical & public gardens: Mobile Botanical Gardens (0.8 mi), Cornerstone Gardens (5.7 mi)
Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Sandy Kelly 2 months ago
A nice little piece of nature. Short walking paths and also connected to a larger city one. It's mostly volunteer run so there is work and maintenance to be done. I had wished there were identifying signs for the plants but there were some nice motivational signs about the importance of getting out into nature. Can't complain, it's Free!
EmpressCeejay Jackson 3 months ago
10/10 definitely recommend. I did some great grounding at this garden. Spending time in nature is so essential for healthy mental. I will say though there were SO many spider webs off the beated path. But stick to the path and all is well. I kinda wish I was able to explore a lil more. But the grass was well maintained with beautiful flowers that's scattered throughout.
J Edited 10 months ago
With all the improvements this place is so very beautiful. There's lots of flowers, especially during fall weather. It's always fun for us to see the koi and turtles. We also love the new pathway and can't wait to fully walk it to see how the rest of the area it.. It is a really great peaceful place in town to enjoy nature.
Utkarsh Gupta 2 years ago
I recently visited the Mobile Japanese Garden along with my friend. The garden is quite close to the Mobile Museum of Art. We visited the garden after visiting the museum. There is no designated parking however it's an open area where you can park. The trail was quite decent in distance. We didn't cover the full trail however we went until the mid point. The waterfall is located near the entrance of the trail. We clicked some nature friendly pictures for our socials. It's a good place to come for a walk. The rocks near the falls might be a little slippery so wear the shoes accordingly. Overall a nice place to calm the personality in the hustle bustle.
Claire Adams 2 years ago
Oh wow, oh wow, oh WOW!!! Never would you expect such a peaceful and serene spot in the middle of Mobile! A wonderful place to get some sunshine and exercise, and some peace of mind! We loved every second we spent here! Feeding the coy fish and turtles were great! The mindfulness signs that remind you to connect with nature were also great! A great peace of Japan in Alabama! We plan on coming back to have a picnic!
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mobile Japanese Garden located?
Mobile Japanese Garden is at 700 Forest Hill Dr, Mobile, AL 36608, in Mobile, Alabama. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Mobile Japanese Garden?
Mobile Japanese Garden is listed as a garden and is also tagged on Google as garden.
What are the hours of Mobile Japanese Garden?
Published hours are Monday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Tuesday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Wednesday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Thursday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Friday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Saturday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm; Sunday: 5:30 am–8:30 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Mobile Japanese Garden open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 5:30 am–8:30 pm.
What is the phone number of Mobile Japanese Garden?
You can call Mobile Japanese Garden at (251) 343-0789.
How is Mobile Japanese Garden rated on Google?
Mobile Japanese Garden has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 446 reviews.
Does Mobile Japanese Garden have a website?
Yes, the website of Mobile Japanese Garden is mobilejapanesegarden.com (linked on this page).
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