Japanese Friendship Garden
Size in acres: .11
Owned by Arts United
Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.
The Japanese Friendship Garden is located on 303 East Main Street at the Arts United Center, on the side of the building next to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. It is also within walking distance of the popular Freimann Square. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Driving Directions.
The Friendship Garden was a gift from Fort Wayne's sister city, Takaoka, Japan in 1980. Visitors can enjoy Japanese trees, shrubs and sculptures as they stroll along the walking path.
For additional history and photos, check out the Japanese Friendship Garden history powerpoint!
A picture from 1980 with park staff and Landscape Designers from our sister city Takaoka, Japan showcasing the new Japanese Friendship Garden.
