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San Francisco, CAOldest public Japanese garden in the US
Japanese Tea Garden
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About Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese Tea Garden is a 3-acre landscape in Golden Gate Park, originally built for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. It features Japanese-style pruned plants and trees, winding paths, ponds, and a teahouse, along with sculptures and structures influenced by Buddhist and Shinto beliefs. Visitors come to experience a calming environment designed with water and rock elements to encourage relaxation and slow down. As part of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, it offers a serene escape with cultural and natural beauty to explore.
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Japanese Tea Garden
Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco, CA
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