CITY OF PHOENIX PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN

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	New Expanded Hours beginning January 2, 2008: Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1125 N. 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ (602) 256-3204 TTY (602) 262-6713
	The Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho En features more than 1,500 tons of handpicked rock, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall and a Koi pond. The Garden is the product and shared cultural vision of the Sister Cities of Phoenix and Himeji, Japan.

Activities at the Garden

Hours and Admission
Facility Rental
Garden Facts
Plant List
Getting to the Garden
Become a Member
Volunteering at the Garden
Photo Gallery

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Activities at the Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden public hours (October - May):
Expanded hours beginning January 2, 2008: Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Private Tours and School Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays - Reservations required

Public Tea Ceremony: Second Saturday of each month, October through May - Reservations required

ArtLink's FIRST FRIDAYS at RoHoEn
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is honored to participate and support ArtLink's First Fridays with these special public hours: Open on the First Friday of each month from 4 - 7 p.m., free of charge.

Delay your commute for a few moments of quiet beauty and tranquility. A great way to ease into your weekend, or meet your friends at the garden before launching your ARTLINK Gallery Tour.

Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony:
Second Saturday of each Month. Fee.
Reservations required, 602-256-3204.

School Tours & Group Tours available
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Call to schedule, 602-256-3204

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Facility Rental
The Japanese Friendship Garden is now available for private rental and weddings (sorry, no receptions). Wedding rentals are considered private rentals on the fee schedule. To find out more about planning a wedding or private event, call (602) 256-3204.
Garden Rental Fee Schedule
Certificate of Insurance is required for all commercial uses
Description	Deposit	Fees
Private Rental	Deposit $300	Fee $1,500 - 4 hours, Additional hours $100
Affiliated Group	Deposit $100	Fee $ 250 - 4 hours, Additional hours $ 50
Photographs:
Photo Shoot	Deposit $100	Fee $100 per hour
Tea House	Deposit $100	Fee $200 in addition to photo shoot fee
Film (Garden)	Deposit $100	Fee $250 per hour
Tea House	Deposit $100	Fee $500 in addition to film fee
Additional Information: No credit cards accepted, payment due advance

Membership
Your membership makes a difference. Perhaps the most valuable benefit of membership is the friends you will make, and the satisfaction you will feel as a benefactor of one of the loveliest gardens in the States. You are invited to join the Friends of the Japanese Friendship Garden.

Individual Membership	Regular $30 (Student $20 - submit proof of enrollment with payment)
Membership includes:	Annual membership card
	Unlimited garden visitations during hours of operation
	One non-family guest privilege per visit
	Invitations and discounted rates to special programs
	10% discount in Gift Shop
	Garden Newsletter

Family Membership	$50 (two adults and children under 18)
Membership includes:	Same as Individual membership plus two non-family guest priviledges per visit

Friend Membership	$100
Membership includes:	Same as Family Membership plus two complimentary one-time use guest passes

Supporter Membership	$250
Membership includes:	Same as Friend Membership plus additional 2 complimentary one-time use guest passes. Four total.

Sustaining Membership	$500
Membership includes:	Same as Supporter Membership *plus* *two complimentary unlimited* use guest passes**
	Plus two complimentary tickets to annual "Moonviewing at the Garden" event

Lifetime Membership	$1000
Membership includes:	Same as Sustaining Membership plus four *complimentary unlimited* use guest passes**
	Plus two complimentary tickets to Public Tea Ceremony

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Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Japanese Friendship Garden Ro Ho En volunteer and learn about Japanese gardens and culture. Volunteers serve in 2 ways - and are not mutually exclusive! Many people volunteer in both capacities:

Volunteer Gardeners - no experience is necessary, Master Gardeners are onsite to guide and train. Volunteer Gardeners are needed every day (except Sundays). Most Volunteer Gardeners work at the Garden on Saturday mornings, but weekday help is also possible.

Volunteer Docents - will go through a training program to learn how to give guided tours of the Japanese Garden. Volunteer docents are needed for Public hours, as well as on Tuesdays and Thursdays for private tours and school programs.

Anyone interested in volunteering, should contact the Japanese Friendship Garden at 602-256-3204, or by e-mail: japanese.friendship.garden.pks@phoenix.gov

You can fill out a Volunteer Application (pdf 34 kb), and mail it to JFG Volunteer Coordinator, fax it to (602) 495-5557, or bring it to the Garden.

Last Modified on 12/12/2007 12:51:31

Facility Rental

Garden Rental Fee Schedule

Volunteer Opportunities