Dedicated in 1977, the 14-acre Japanese Garden, one of the largest in North America, represents an evolution of centuries of tradition and a multiplicity of distinctly Japanese cultural influences.
There are lots of photo opportunities in this area including several bridges, a dock, overlooks and, of course, the plants.
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