This autumn, the Japanese Garden at the Clingendael Estate will reopen its doors to visitors. From October 10 to 25, 2026, residents of The Hague and visitors from outside the city can enjoy one of the most beautiful and unique places in The Hague. New this year is that visitors must reserve a free time slot in advance. A visit to the garden remains free.
The Japanese Garden attracts thousands of visitors every year. Due to its growing popularity, long queues and peak times have regularly occurred in the garden in recent years. With a new reservation system, visitors are better distributed throughout the day. This ensures that a visit to the garden remains pleasant while simultaneously protecting the fragile nature and cultural heritage. Starting September 17, visitors can reserve a time slot via denhaag.nl/japansetuin . Admission to the garden remains free.
” The Japanese Garden is one of The Hague’s most beautiful green gems. We see that more and more people want to enjoy it, and that is wonderful. At the same time, we have the responsibility to pass on this unique place well to future generations. With the reservation system, we combine accessibility with careful management: visitors will have a more pleasant visit, and we protect the valuable greenery and heritage that The Hague is proud of,” says Alderwoman Isabelle Broeders (Public Space).
Protecting for the future
The Japanese Garden is a unique piece of heritage in The Hague. The garden, over 100 years old, is known for its special Japanese ornamental elements, rare trees and plants, and fragile mosses. Precisely because of this special and fragile nature, the garden is open for only a few weeks a year.
With the reservation system, the municipality is taking the next step to keep the garden future-proof. By better distributing visitors, the pressure on vulnerable parts of the garden decreases, and this special place is preserved for future generations.
Practical information
The Japanese Garden is open from October 10 to October 25, 2026.
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 16:00.
Book a time slot in advance via denhaag.nl/japansetuin . Reservations can be made from September 17, 2026.
UPDATE: Unfortunately tickets are now fully booked.
Those wishing to visit the Japanese Garden are advised to reserve a time slot well in advance due to high demand. It is expected that many visitors will find their way to this special place on the Clingendael Estate again this autumn.