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Kubota Garden

Stone stairs (Kubota Garden stone stairs)


Published: July 18, 2007 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025

Within the garden, there are few paved roads. It is all very natural, particularly the older sections of the garden that Fujitaro built. These steps are an example of the natural elements that were used to get around the garden.
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This photo shows some stone steps at Kubota Garden in Seattle, Washington. It was taken on July 7, 2007. Kubota Garden is a public garden that is now owned by the City of Seattle and maintained by the Department of Parks & Recreation. It was originally created and maintained for many years by Fujitaro Kubota.

Within the garden, there are few paved roads. It is all very natural, particularly the older sections of the garden that Fujitaro built. These steps are an example of the natural elements that were used to navigate the garden.

Kubota Garden
9817 55th Avenue S.
Seattle, Washington 98118

For information about the garden and Fujitaro Kubota, please visit their website: www.kubota.org. The site includes a brief history.


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