The Japanese Garden
located in Van Nuys, California
This top 10 U.S. Japanese Garden is located on the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant grounds in Van Nuys. It is simply titled "The Japanese Garden" (or Suiho En) and is a 6 1/2 acre authentic "stroll"-type garden which is meant to mimic those made for feudal lords in Japan in the 1700s.
Originally created by Dr. Koichi Kawana in the 80s, the area contains a "dry" meditation garden, waterfalls, lakes, bridges, traditional stone lanterns, a tea house, tea garden, gingkos, and weeping willows.They do make the wonderful garden available for weddings, but it is limited to 84 persons, unless other arrangements are made. They allow photography sessions as well.
Address:
6100 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys, CA
Hours & Times:
M-Th: 12-4pm
Sun: 10am-3:30pm
Admission:
Free
Tours are
Adult: $3
Child (under 10): $2
Seniors (62+): $2
Phone:
( 818)756-8166 Fax: (818) 756-9648
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6100 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys, CA
Hours & Times:
M-Th: 12-4pm
Sun: 10am-3:30pm
Admission:
Free
Tours are
Adult: $3
Child (under 10): $2
Seniors (62+): $2
Phone:
( 818)756-8166 Fax: (818) 756-9648
Visit the Official Website
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