Japanese Tea Garden

Description

After the successful 1894 Midwinter Exposition San Francisco decided to keep the Japanese Village exhibit. Makoto Hagiwara was hired to be the new manager of the Garden and immediately set about expanding the Garden three-fold to its size today. At over three acres, it is the oldest public Japanese Garden in the United States, and it has a magnificent collection of plants and trees maintained in the Japanese style by a staff of professional gardeners.

An impressive variety of flora greets you as you enter a Japanese inspired wonderland of small scenes created throughout the Garden. The peace and quiet of the Garden encourages one to slow down and be mindful of the surroundings — beautiful botanical masterpieces. Stroll among the koi ponds and enjoy the ever-present skills of the gardeners as they present their carefully designed and shaped plant sculptures and rock arrangements representing real scenes from the outside world. Marvel at the structures of Japanese design — the tea room, gates without fasteners, and the magnificent pagoda, a relic from the 1915 World’s Fair in San Francisco. A perfect walk for those seeking a peaceful afternoon…

Please see notes for important admission information.

Next Tours

• Friday, May 8 at 9:30 am given by Akiyo H.Sign Up
• Friday, May 8 at 1:00 pm given by Christine G.Sign Up
• Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 pm given by Marjory K.Sign Up
• Sunday, May 10 at 1:00 pm given by Serene L.Sign Up
• Monday, May 11 at 9:30 am given by Ellen R.Sign Up
• Monday, May 11 at 1:00 pm given by MaryAnn P.Sign Up
• Tuesday, May 12 at 1:00 pm given by Akiyo H.Sign Up
• Wednesday, May 13 at 9:30 am given by Don M.Sign Up
• Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 pm (No Tour Today)
• Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 pm given by Philip S.Sign Up

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Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour.