Japanese Tea Garden, Japanese garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, United States.
The five-acre garden contains traditional elements such as stone lanterns, pagodas, koi ponds, bridges, and carefully maintained plants across winding pathways.
Established during the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition, Makoto Hagiwara transformed this garden from a temporary exhibit into a permanent installation.
The Tea House continues the centuries-old tradition of serving matcha green tea and Japanese confections in a setting that emphasizes mindful preparation.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available through San Francisco City Guides at no additional cost.
The Dry Landscape Garden, designed by Nagao Sakurai in 1953, uses stones and gravel to represent natural elements like mountains and water.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1894
Operator: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Phone: +14157524227
Website: https://sfcityguides.org/mobile.php
GPS coordinates: 37.77010,-122.47000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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