Kubota Garden
Garden · Washington
Fujitaro Kubota's 20-acre Japanese garden in Rainier Beach layers maples over ponds, bridges, and stonework. It's Seattle's most concentrated fall-color spot, usually peaking late October into mid-November, free, and quieter than it deserves.
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Peak: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 7
Sampled at Kubota Garden’s own coordinates and elevation (54 m) rather than a regional average.
34 weather points cover Washington, and the model shifts their answer 2 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com, king5.com and 1 other source. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Kubota Garden
You get about 25 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 27. Against Washington overall, that is 2 days later. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 177 ft.
It sits inside Seattle, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Kubota Garden on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Kubota Garden peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 7.
- How do I get to Kubota Garden?
- The closest city is Seattle, about 7 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Washington's fall lineup.
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