Anderson Japanese Gardens – Rockford, Illinois

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In Rockford, Illinois, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, with 8 1/2 acres of waterfalls, ponds, paths, koi, Sukiya-style buildings, moon bridge, stone pagoda, water basins, offer a gift shop, restaurant, meeting rooms, and art gallery.

Anderson Japanese Gardens consists of two very different gardens. The first is a formal Japanese garden in the style of the Kamakura period, 1185 to 1333 A.D. The Guest House, Teahouse, and machiai are 16th century Sukiya style architecture. The Garden of Reflection is a contemporary international garden with a strong Japanese influence. The gardens are designed to allow our guests to reflect upon the tranquil beauty of nature, to leave the stresses of everyday life, to commune with nature and thus with one’s self. The three essential elements of a Japanese garden are: water for its soothing and reflective qualities; rock for its sense of permanence; and plants for their textures and shades of green.

Snow Viewing Lantern, Granite Pagoda, East Waterfall (Otaki), Viewing House, Zig Zag Bridge, Fishing Deck, Pond (Ike), North Garden Gate, Turtle Island, Crane Island, Stone Lanterns, Coin Water Basin, Inner Garden, Guest House, Deer Chase (Shishi Odoshi), Canyon Creek, Tea House, Gazebo, West Waterfall, Reflection Deck, Milles Angel Sculptures, Event Tent, South Garden Gate, Wood & Stone Bridges. Anderson Gardens is not a park. It is used often for photograph sessions on wedding days and family gatherings.

Monday through Friday
Saturdays
Sundays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Admissions are located by the East parking area.
Please arrive approximately 1 1/2 hours before closing time on any given day.

Garden is open May 1st – October 31st annually.
October and Holiday hours may vary–Group Tours available.

a d m i s s i o n f e e s

Adults $5
Students $3
Seniors (62+) $4
Children 4 & under are free

Look for information regarding our new gift shop and restaurant that will be coming, as we will provide information as soon as we have updates.

We will be booking tours, weddings and other events for our May through October season during the winter months so guests can feel free to call and ask questions or book with a contract at any time.  

 

Main Garden Phone:
(815) 229-9390
(8am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday)

e-mail:
for general inquiries and questions, please e-mail: info@andersongardens.org