Japanese Friendship Garden San Jose
The japanese friendship garden used to be one of the best free things to do or see in san jose.
Japanese friendship garden san jose. I had a very good time seeing the koi fish the statues the house the bridge and the gardens. 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. Gift yourself or a loved one a jfg koi sponsor package. 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.
Then three years ago coyote creek spilled its banks flooding the garden and causing a great deal of damage. Japanese friendship garden san jose. Japanese friendship garden san jose. Friends of san jose japanese friendship garden san jose california.
The floor of the tea house was submerged in water and mud. Some of the water under the bridge was currently drained though. The japanese friendship garden jfg is a living symbol of the sister city relationship between okayama japan and san jose. Yes you get to name your koi and will receive a photo and bi monthly updates from your fostered fish.
Your 30 sponsorship will help support one 1 koi fish for six 6 months. I made a return visit to the japanese friendship garden in san jose. Probably just routine maintenance. The ponds are at different elevations in the park and are inter connected.
Sponsor a koi fish at the japanese friendship garden. I walked the pleasant paths. Address phone number japanese friendship garden reviews. See 210 reviews articles and 323 photos of japanese friendship garden ranked no 14 on tripadvisor among 134 attractions in san jose.
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 nature. This is a japanese garden which is part of the kelley park area but is separated from the main park by hedges.