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Japanese Garden

Balboa Park, San Diego

This former tea house has grown into a two-acre garden

Japanese Garden

Courtesy of Joanne DiBona/SDCVB
The Japanese Garden started out as a teahouse built for the Panama-California Exposition. It now covers two acres that include a Zen meditation garden, koi pond, bonsai exhibit, ceremonial gat, and a Fujidana (wisteria arbor). You can also get tea and snacks at the small cafe near the entrance.

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