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Japanese Friendship Garden

Off Senter Road between Keyes and Phelan, San Jose, CA 95112
408-287-2290
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Ranked #15 of 63 attractions in San Jose
Type: Gardens
Description: This well-maintained park covers six acres of manicured landscape, waterfalls, bridges and bonzai plants.
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Lake Forest Park, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Really a nice garden. Walkways paved, water features, nice plantings. Also this was Free! We paid to park next to the garden, but there was no fee at the garden, and you could also enjoy Kelly Park which was adjacent to the Japanese Garden as well.

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San Jose, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

the coin operated ticket dispenser box is by the puddle and smells like there's fish food inside. maybe it's $5.00 to get in but I did not find anyone to actually collect my money.

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Milpitas, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

It is really great and nice to visit this garden . This is very clean and very well kept. The plants are very pretty. Japanese people are really fantastic in landscaping and beautiful flowers and bonsai.

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Very aesthetic layout. Gives a sense of serenity and peace. A very nice place to visit and spend time going around the garden paths.

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california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

The garden is beautiful in colors with the different trees, plants and flowers. Very beautiful and peaceful!

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See 3 more reviews by KCJ44 for San Jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Though not a huge garden, this Japanese-style park is loaded with beauty. Spring brings the flowering trees. Summer, all the other flowers are in their glory. Year-round, the koi fish are "swimming jewels". In the center of a hectic, overpopulated city, this garden is a lovely place to take a break. June brings lots of weddings so be aware that... More

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Chico, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

I don't feel that the garden was worth $10 for parking, myself and here is why: Pros: *Nice, quiet walk *Beautiful landscaping *Easy Trek (for those that don't rely on help for walking) *Benches and walk paths were very clean Cons: *Difficult to find if one had never been there. *The ponds looked full of scum *Cost $10 to park... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

The Japanese Friendship Garden is just off Happy Hollow and is a great place to relax, meditate, or if you're lucky enough, watch a happy couple getting married.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2012

Nice place for a casual walk n to spend an evening .. its rather small tho .. the entire place can be covered in less than 15-20 mins. the water needs to be cleaned .. thrz a lot of fish in the ponds thr and can be seen with the naked eyes .. the nice thing about the place is... More

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fremont, ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Go for a walk amongst the ponds with coy fish. The landscape of trees and plants is well maintained. Sit and read, and enjoy the sunshine in a peaceful surrounding!

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