The Garden will be open Sunday, November 10, with Bonsai Demonstrations and Kamishibai Storytelling!  And the Garden will be closed Monday November 11, in recognition of Veteran’s Day!

The Japanese Garden will have a special event, Sunday, November 10

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Admission Hours

Monday – Thursday
9:30am-12pm, resume 1pm-3:30pm
We are closed 12pm - 1pm
Friday – Sunday
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The Garden will be open Sunday, November 10, with Bonsai Demonstrations and Kamishibai Storytelling! Also closed on all City of Los Angeles Holidays, and within 24hrs of rainfall
The Japanese Garden is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley
6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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A Little Gem of Meditating Calm

In the midst of the busy San Fernando Valley lies an oasis – a 6 1/2 acre garden, which features three gardens in one: a dry Zen meditation garden, a “wet-strolling” garden, and a tea garden.
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ABOUT THE GARDEN

Water as a Design Element

The Japanese Garden is an example of a chisen style garden, in which a pond or lake occupies the most significant portion of the garden. Water's importance is not as a substance but as a symbol and expression of the sea.
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Upcoming Events

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The Garden will be open Sunday, November 10, with Bonsai Demonstrations and Kamishibai Storytelling!

Events
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Events

Join Us For Unique Experiences

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Sight Sound and Silence: an auditory reflection on water
November 19, 2017 - 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Traditional Japanese music Water-themed haiku Meditation (timed activity) Creative writing activity – Haiku Pop on a set of headphones and explore the wonders of the Japanese Garden in a unique […]

A Celebration of Art & Music
April 28, 2019 - 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Join us for Taiko and Anime-manga. Guests will spend the day enjoying local artist Nori Shirasu as he demonstrates the art of anime-manga and the celebratory beats of San Fernando […]

A Celebration of Japanese Arts
May 19, 2019 - 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Join the Japanese Garden as we celebrate the Art of Japanese Dance and Bonsai. Genchi Minyo Kikuta Kai and Classical Japanese Dance Group will demonstrate a variety of classical and […]

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The Garden History

Discover the story behind the SuihoEn

The Japanese Garden was designed by Dr. Koichi Kawana. He assimilated this garden with its environment and nearby architecture. Get the details on the life and accomplishments of Dr. Kawana.
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Dr. Koichi Kawana
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Weddings, celebrations of life, professional photography or movies/commercials, you can rent one of Los Angeles' most beautiful locations.
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