Anderson Japanese Gardens is located in Rockford, Illinois, immediately east of the Rock River and just north of downtown. The Garden is easily accessible from I-90 and I-39, making it an easy destination from the Chicago, Bloomington, Madison and Milwaukee areas.

Experience the peace and tranquility of Anderson Japanese Gardens, a stunning outdoor oasis located in Rockford, IL.

An authentic Japanese garden that instills calm, contemplation and meditation over 12 acres of carefully designed landscape. Grass, bushes, trees and the flowing water over waterfalls and into ponds create a spectacular space of stop-in-your-tracks beauty. Excellent cafe for food and drink at fair prices and hospitable service.

The Anderson Japanese Gardens is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) Japanese garden located in Rockford, Illinois.

It’s easy to feel inspired by the intricacies of Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the top Japanese garden in North America, with its elegant and tranquil spaces.

When is the Garden open? The Garden is open daily (including holidays) from May 1st through October 31st. Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Inspired by calm and tranquility, this 12 acre award winning landscape is comprised of koi-filled ponds, winding paths, gentle streams, cascading waterfalls, raked gravel gardens, beautifully trained pines, and more.

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a beautiful and traditional Japanese garden on 12 acres in Rockford, IL. It has beautiful waterfalls, winding paths, and koi ponds that oozes a sense of calm and tranquility. Read on to find out everything you need to know about visiting.

Jul 29, 2021 · The Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois, provide both an oasis of peace and a connection to Japanese heritage. Started in 1978 on John R. Anderson's residential property, the...