Japanese Friendship Garden

Beautiful japanese friendship garden in san jose i made a return visit to the japanese friendship garden in san jose.
Japanese friendship garden. The japanese friendship garden the garden is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama. 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. Come by to experience a calm feeling of serenity as you walk along the path. San diego ca 92101 619 232 2721.
And it has received well deserved recognition with museum status by the association of museums. The japanese friendship garden of phoenix is a traditional strolling garden as you would find in japan. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture. You may purchase food to feed hundreds of beautiful and colorful koi fish in the pond.
Except for 1 section the paths are all now one way and masks are required. I had a very good time seeing the koi fish the statues the house the bridge and the gardens. The japanese friendship garden jfg is an expression of friendship between san diego and its sister city yokohama. Admissions 12 adults 18 10 students seniors 65 military children ages 6 and younger are free.
It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into japanese culture. This tranquil and beautiful setting features more than 1 500 tons of hand picked rock stone foot bridges lanterns and more than 50 varieties of plants. Jfg s design is based on centuries old japanese techniques adapted to san diego s climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship. For a bit of calm in.
The japanese friendship garden of phoenix rohoen is an authentic 3 5 acre japanese stroll garden with a tea garden and a tea house. The japanese friendship garden jfg has safely reopened to the public in june 2020.