Wells Japanese Garden
Wells Japanese Garden, Japanese garden in Newberry, South Carolina, United States
The Wells Japanese Garden spans half an acre, featuring two connected ponds, concrete bridges, a temple structure, and traditional Japanese landscaping elements.
Designed by architecture graduate W. Fulmer Wells and completed in 1930, the garden became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The garden incorporates authentic Japanese elements including a teahouse, torii gates, and a moon bridge, alongside native plants and local construction materials.
Located at 1608 Lindsay Street behind Newberry City Hall, the garden offers free admission and remains open daily for public visits.
The teahouse structure contains original posts from the Newberry Opera House balcony, salvaged during its 1930 renovation.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 34.27833,-81.61972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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