

Opening October 11, 2026
A Journey Into The Spirit Of Japan In Tucson, Arizona
Yume means “dream” in Japanese, and as in a dream, the gardens conduct visitors through metaphors that summon the creative force of centuries of Japanese culture. Stroll through Japanese courtyard-style gardens on 2/3 of an acre in Tucson, Arizona.



Revealing pathways and layered plantings offer intimate courtyard views of classical Japanese imagery. A Zen contemplative garden, a stone and gravel garden representing sea and islands, a grass garden, and a tranquil pond provide further examples of Japanese garden styles. An invitation to be at one with nature and with oneself.
In addition, we house a museum of traditional Japanese folk artifacts for our visitors to peruse, and the largest Ikebana container exhibit in the US.

Special, Yume
Haiku Comics Workshop – 8-week series
October 11 @ 1:00 pm – November 29 @ 3:00 pm
Special, Yume
Fall Haiku Walk: Autumn Light at Yume
October 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Special, Yume
Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop with BasketBana
October 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Special, Yume
Aki no Koe – “Voices of Autumn”: Koto and Shakuhachi Concert (evening)
October 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Under the waterweeds whitefish swarm . . . they would fade away if put on my palm.”
M. Basho