Japanese Tea Garden

by Vadim Levin

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Japanese Tea Garden

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Vadim Levin

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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A visit to the Japanese Tea House and Garden creates an intense awakening of the senses with the sounds of an azalea-covered waterfall, the sights of regal lanterns and statues, and the intoxicating scent of sweet wisteria and other magical blooms. With a history dotted with devotion and creativity, the Japanese Tea House and Garden has been a favorite stop for guests touring the Golden Gate Park. Although the name of this incredible site suggests you’d stop by for a sip of tea, this is probably the least enticing draw associated with this alluring attraction.
As you enter the Main Gate of the Japanese Tea Garden, you will encounter the Monterey Pine, which Hagiwara relocated in 1900 from the Golden Gate Park oceanfront to its current home. Venturing through the Main Gate, remnants of the original site are in view, including the columns of the Music Concourse from the 1894 Expo.

Just inside the Main Gate, glance to your left to encounter a clipped hedge in the form of Mt. Fuji. This feature pays tribute to Hagiwara’s Japanese roots, which were located close to this highest mountain in Japan. If you stop by the Japanese Tea House for a cup of tea, you can also catch sight of this attraction when peering beyond the pond.
Source: http://www.golden-gate-park.com/japanese-tea-garden.html

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December 7th, 2013

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