Located in the Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden
is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco. It was established
in 1894 and for many years it was tended by the Japanese gardener Makota
Hagiwara. The garden is made of a maze of winding paths lined with Japanese
trees, shrubs and flowers, a few ponds and a wooden pagoda. The Moon Bridge
takes its name from its form and close to the tea tables one can find a
large statue of Buddha that was cast in Japan in 1790. The open teahouse
offers tea and cookies and is a perfect place for relaxation.
