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About

Located on the west end of Henderson Lake in Lethbridge, Alberta. Established in 1967, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is a 4-acre Centennial Garden with a fusion of Japanese style and Canadian history.

Facilities and Capacity:

Meticulously manicured landscape with a central pond, waterfall, bell tower, and a traditional Japanese Sukiya-style pavilion. Outdoor Ceremonies are held during the summer seasons in the Prairie Grass Garden for up to 80 guests.

Bunka Centre's indoor space serves as a backup for inclement weather and during the off-season. Newly opened Bunka Centre indoor venue room for up to 80 guests. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering beautiful windows overlooking Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.


Services Offered:

Wedding Packages: Tailored options for every budget. Choose any season for stunning colours and foliage.

Amenities: Event rental items including tables and chairs set-up for guests, table linens, sound system, microphone, undecorated arch, and signing table.


Contact:

Explore our Wedding Book for comprehensive information. Contact us to schedule a viewing. Our dedicated staff is ready to bring your wedding visions to life and coordinate every detail to meet your expectations.


Let Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, rich in history and natural beauty, leave everyone with beautiful memories of your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic

Describe the style of your venue:

Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bridal suite
Clean up
Event rentals
Set up

What bar services do you provide?

Cash bar

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$600

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$300

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Chairs
Tables
Parking

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
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Reviews for Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

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4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Brendan
Brendan M. Sent on 19/09/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

We're very happy that we chose to have our wedding at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. Jien and the rest of the staff were very helpful, and made our day-of setup easy. The Gardens looked great on our wedding day, but we had the assurance of a backup plan had the weather not gone our way.

If you're having a small-to-medium sized wedding, I'd definitely recommend the Bunka Centre.
Katrina
Katrina M. Sent on 04/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Be Better

Gorgeous venue, really reasonable rates, very responsive to all inquiries leading up to the wedding day. The wedding organizer on-site is very organized and professional. Couldn't have been happier with our experience!
Carollynn
Carollynn L. Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with extremely kind staff

I’m so glad that we chose Nikka Yuko as our ceremony and reception venue. The location is beautiful and the staff are kind, helpful, and just overall helped to enhance the day. The staff really helped reduce my stress by handling basically everything I was concerned about. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this venue and would recommend it to anyone.
Micheal
Micheal B. Sent on 22/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly beautiful venue and the staff was amazing

We had our ceremony here and it was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and ensured that everything was just the way we wanted it. They kept in contact with us the month or so prior to ensure everything was perfect and during the rehearsal Jian was patient with our million questions.
Even with the wind that day it was amazing.
After the ceremony, when we were walking around taking photos we had such a pleasant experience. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location to have our wedding at.
After the ceremony our guests were able to explore the grounds and enjoy the rest of the afternoon there while waiting for the rest of the festivities to being at an different location.
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Angeline Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Wedding Venue

We had such a fantastic wedding at Nikka Yuko! The price point is more than fair, the staff are very accommodating and friendly, and the venue is gorgeous. To keep things even more simple for our wedding, we didn't even use an arch for the ceremony as the beautiful gardens are in the background. No regrets! We had our reception in their Bunka centre and the space looked lovely, and worked really well for our group of 55 people. Would definitely recommend holding a wedding here!!!
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Katlyn M. Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Enchanting

Jian and the team at Nikka Yuko are amazing! We booked to have our ceremony and reception at the gardens, and it was perfect. Stressfree, beautiful, private and enchanting. It was the most amazing spot to have our intimate wedding and celebrate with our family.
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Real Weddings

Micheal & Krista
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Lethbridge Event Rentals
5.0 out of 5 rating , 4 reviews
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Map

835 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Bunka Centre of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden T1J 1M8 Lethbridge (Alberta)
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