"The Yoshino cherries go first, with pale, almost-white blossoms that turn the canopy into something out of a Miyazaki film. The showier Kwanzan cherries follow with heavier, double-petaled pink blooms that extend the season into April."
"Timed entry tickets are required for cherry blossom season. Tickets are free for San Francisco residents, veterans, Museums for All participants, and Gardens members."
"Each reservation gives you a 60-minute arrival window. Once inside, you can stay until closing. No reentry, so plan accordingly."
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park reached peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026. Approximately 60 cherry trees are in bloom, featuring Yoshino cherries with pale blossoms and Kwanzan cherries with double-petaled pink blooms. Timed entry tickets are required, with free admission for San Francisco residents, veterans, and certain participants. The garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early morning visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays being the quietest. Reservations are necessary, and proof of ID is required for free admission categories.
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