Japanese Friendship Garden California

San jose japanese friendship garden.

Japanese friendship garden california. The japanese friendship garden is a walled section of kelley park in san jose california united states dedicated in october 1965 it is patterned after japan s famous korakuen garden in okayama one of san jose s sister cities and spans six acres its three main ponds were stocked with koi sent from okayama in 1966. The japanese friendship garden jfg is a living symbol of the sister city relationship between okayama japan and san jose. 319 reviews of japanese friendship garden i really do think this is one of the better japanese tea gardens i ve been to talking about here in the states of course. Except for 1 section the paths are all now one way and masks are required.

I paid 6 for parking. The japanese friendship garden also known as san kei en 三渓園 is a japanese garden within balboa park san diego it is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama that binds the two cultures to create a unique experience for visitors from all over the world. Admissions 12 adults 18 10 students seniors 65 military children ages 6 and younger are free. The japanese friendship garden jfg has safely reopened to the public in june 2020.

I made a return visit to the japanese friendship garden in san jose. It s much much bigger than the one found in golden gate park although i love that one too so there s lots more room to stroll and chill and feed the koi. The japanese friendship garden the garden is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama. Website located in kelley park temple s garden design was donated to san jose from city of okayama using korakuen as an inspiration and built by volunteers from the japanese american community in 1957 1960.

I walked the pleasant paths. San diego ca 92101 619 232 2721. Japanese friendship garden 2215 pan american road. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture.

Some of the water under the bridge was currently drained though. And it has received well deserved recognition with museum status by the association of museums. Garden hours daily 10 00 am 6 00 pm last admission at 5 00 pm. I had a very good time seeing the koi fish the statues the house the bridge and the gardens.

The garden s design is based on centuries old japanese techniques adapted to san diego s climate and florae and seeks to foster a. The 6 acre garden includes a very large koi pond teahouse available for. Probably just routine maintenance.