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Japanese Tea Garden
Garden4.5 · 16 9104.3 · 3 408≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~16 $5.8 km from the center
The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, established in Golden Gate Park for the 1894 Midwinter International Exposition by Makoto Hagiwara. Covering five acres, this tranquil oasis features a steep wooden drum bridge, a five-tiered Buddhist pagoda, koi-filled ponds, stone lanterns, and centuries-old bonsai. At the historic waterside Tea House, visitors enjoy steaming matcha tea and traditional senbei rice crackers.
Highlights
- Steep arched wooden drum bridge spanning the tranquil pond
- Five-tiered red-and-gold Buddhist pagoda from the 1915 Expo
- Historic open-air tea house serving hot matcha and treats
- Meticulously pruned bonsai collection and spring cherry blossoms
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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