Japanese Friendship Garden

Admittedly I don't travel down to San Jose often. If anything, the times I do go down there it's for events at the SAP. So when I decided to explore a bit, a search on Maps showed me this place. I...

So much potential for this place! I came smack in the middle of a hot summer Sunday afternoon. There may have been water in creeks or ponds in the past, but not during my visit. Most paths were...

Easily a 5-star activity ... eventually (read on) The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose is a peaceful and well-maintained retreat tucked inside Kelley Park. Even with a few areas under...

Quiet and peaceful. This is a beautiful park with walking paths and benches for resting. There is a small parking lot and no street parking. When we were here the ponds had been drained and some...

Spent a peaceful afternoon roaming around the garden! It's absolutely stunning, with golden trees, a koi pond, and paths to walk around. The ponds were notably dry, but this may be because I...