Located in the Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco has created a niche for itself, being among the rare places in this bustling city that offers a blend of natural beauty and exotic herbs. This Garden is regarded as a modern-day marvel that combines the best in natural landscaping with traditional Japanese inputs.

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco has been developed in the traditional oriental style and a walk through its interiors will take you along the pagodas, a Bronze Buddha statue, miniature waterfalls and an arched bridge.

The 110-year old Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco features three massive and spectacularly-built gates that have been created by authentic Japanese artisans. At first sight, it is not very apparent but on closer inspection, you will realize that these humongous gates do not feature any nails! Tourists would be surprised to realize that apart from its famous naturalistic appeal, the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco has a strong resemblance to the typical martial arts backgrounds that are featured in movie productions of this genre.

Unlike the usual San Francisco recreational areas, the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco does not remain crowded with tourists throughout the day or peppered with agents arranging guided tours. It is one of those rare tourist spots that have managed to retain their sanctity amidst the maddening pace at which San Francisco functions.

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco also features the Lantern of Peace which was presented by the Japanese government in 1953. For getting their pictures clicked in a against an exceptional setting, visitors should head towards Mt. Fuji Hedge or the Drum Bridge.

There are daily free admission hours and children below the age of four are admitted without any charges. It opens to the public at around 08:30 am and closes at 06:00 pm. Usually, there are no holiday closures but it is best to check the schedule with a local authority before visiting the Japanese Tea Garden.

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