Japanese Friendship Garden Kelley Park San Jose Ca
In 32 reviews please visit or call the leininger center also located in kelley park at 408 794 7275 for photo permit and rental info.
Japanese friendship garden kelley park san jose ca. 8 00 am 5 00 pm. Happy hollow park and zoo. The japanese friendship garden is a walled section of kelley park in san jose california united states dedicated in october 1965 it is patterned after japan s famous korakuen garden in okayama one of san jose s sister cities and spans six acres its three main ponds were stocked with koi sent from okayama in 1966. All things to do in san jose.
Japanese friendship garden of phoenix 1125 n 3rd ave phoenix az 85003 usa. Aikido is based in part on the ancient sword and staff traditions of the samurai in japanese history. The park is a great place for picnics and other outdoor gatherings. California trolley and railroad corporation.
Garden hours daily 10 00 am 6 00 pm last admission at 5 00 pm. 8 00 am 5 00 pm. The japanese friendship garden jfg is a living symbol of the sister city relationship between okayama japan and san jose. This is a japanese garden which is part of the kelley park area but is separated from the main park by hedges.
Take part in the wooden sword bokken and staff jo training forms studied by current followers of the japanese martial art of aikido. This beautiful and tranquil garden is an expanse of peace in the middle of the city. It used to be so well manicured but when the flood happened in 2016 it took out the pond system so 2 out of the 3 ponds are empty because they don t have. San jose ca 95106.
Admissions 12 adults 18 10 students seniors 65 military children ages 6 and younger are free. In 16 reviews. Things to do near japanese friendship garden. With its picturesque setting the park is popular place for weddings.
A visit to the happy hollow park zoo to see the many animals or take in a puppet show. About kelley park is one of san josé s most diverse facilities offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy a picnic or barbecue amid beautiful lawn areas and shade trees. Bay area glass institute. San diego ca 92101 619 232 2721.
It serves as a popular setting for the perfect place for weddings and celebrations but it best serves san jose residents as a place to sit and reflect on the beauty and power of. A walk through the tranquil japanese friendship garden with beautiful koi filled ponds. And step back in time to turn of the century san. I should say i m referring to the japanese friendship garden that is in a kelley park.
History museum of san jose. The ponds are at different elevations in the park and are inter connected. Japanese friendship garden 2215 pan american road. The garden sits on a 12 acre plot.
With its 172 acres kelley park is located on the north side of the city where it is regularly visited by area locals who enjoy its beautiful grounds and nearby attractions like happy hollow park and zoo.