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One of the most popular attractions in the park, this Japanese tea house is surrounded by beautiful Japanese-themed gardens. It's at its loveliest in the early spring, when the cherry trees burst into glorious...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While a friend from out of town was recently visiting, I had a wonderful reason to finally go to the Japanese tea garden. It's such a lovely place, with its little paths, lush foliage, ponds with koi…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny place for $5, but good for a fantasy-filled walk with your toddler. We watched the magical bugs which could float on water. We climbed an impossibly steep bridge. We searched for faeries around…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I would love this place MORE if there were less people all the time, but they're there because they love this place, too. Picture it: You walk in. Pay your tiny admission price, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Call me silly but didn't this place used to have Koi fish in it? I swear they did. I went there this past Friday with my sweetie and walked around. It's been awhile since I've been there. I guess the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to have chill out and take pictures. There are some seriously gorgeous irises there that I love to photograph in macro. If you don't like getting as close up to your…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go back just to see those little lobster thingies in the pond fight each other. yeayuh.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid weekends. Not worth $5.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the first stop for the b-day girl... i planed out this whole day with all of the activities below for a birthday to remember... this is all for the b-day girl....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Five Dollar Restroom Break Really not worth the $5 a person, it has some nice features but for the same price you could visit Hakone Japanese Garden in Saratoga which in my opinion is superior. As…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go early and on a weekday. It can be very crowded and busy here which limits your ability to take pictures and really enjoy the environment. It is so beautiful here and so much fun to wander the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very beautiful park and there are lots of photo opportunities. I liked the brige but it was always jammed with people. Too bad the tea garden is so small because there are always so many…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese tea gardens are beautiful and one of my favorite places in the world. I've been going here since I was 10 months old, and the serenity of the place still captures me. I love the tea, I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Japanese Tea Garden is beautiful and a great, tranquil way to spend an afternoon. Very picturesque - take your camera and an appetite for tea!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can people hate on San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden?!? A tourist trap? Well, yeah, you're probably going to find some tourists there because, you know, it's in San Francisco! But most locals…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
$5 entry fee for this place, methinks not! I was expecting to see a zen garden with actual sand instead of white pebbles and a pond filled with Kois. Nope, instead I got candid pictures taken of me…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
$5 dollar entry fee!!! Definitely not worth it. I would rather go to japan town.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's zenful. Yet, you have to try REALLY hard to not care to look at the prices for both admissions or for tea. With the selected days a week were it is free is when you pray really hard you got the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, So you feel like chilling and contemplating over some exotic Japaneze tea and snacks.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a gorgeous spot to visit on a sunny day in SF. It's tranquil and beautiful. After a stroll through the garden, sit and enjoy a pot of tea with japanese snacks. And of course there are going to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally don't understand all the bitching and moaning about tourists and high prices. This place is an integral part of San Francisco history, that has delighted SF children (I was one of them) for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a sad little tourist trap this is. Luckily I went at 9AM on a Monday so the $4 entry fee was waived, but still there were a lot of annoying French and German tourists there. Everything about this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very nice to enjoy the typical Japanese garden features, espeically after a trip to the modern De Young. You can still find peace in mind if you avoid the most popular bridge and just walk…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had originally read about this place on Fodors and then came to Yelp to get more details. This place really is worth the $4 admission charge. The gardens are real peaceful with great picture…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled upon this place when my mom was in town visiting and as a result had no expectations heading in. Shoot I didn't even know this place existed before I ran into it. Have to say I loved the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of quiet meditative spots throughout the park that are FREE - everything on offer at the Japanese Tea Garden is available elsewhere with better service and much cheaper.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After getting lost in Golden Gate Park prior to an AIDS Walk volunteer gig, I decided to forego the volunteer work altogether and visit the Tea Garden. I could've walked through in 4 minutes if I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this a high review because I didn't fall into the tourist trap and came here on a weekday in the morning when it was free. Totally zenned myself out. The world is much too plugged into…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I say that this place is all right for a japanese tea garden. It's just like a getaway, of course when there aren't a lot of tourists going through mobbing the place with their cameras. Although, I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming here since i was a child. Its once of my most favorite places in the city. Every month i set aside at least 1-2 mornings where i will come alone, walk around a little, and sit and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Boring boring boring boring, peaceful, but boring. I took my parents here while they were visiting and gave up a trip to the MoMa since it was one of the few glorious beautiful summer days in the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I shouldn't be rating an attraction that we didn't even get into. $4 admission... CASH ONLY. We decided not to go find an ATM to get in... a lot of people sitting around the entrance with these…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Jap Tea Garden has been run by the same family (frealzy Jap fam) for hella years. A lot of them have married white which is why they get minus stars, because it means pretty soon the garden will be…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel really bad giving a poor review of the Japanese Tea Garden. I know it's supposed to be beautiful, but it's a damn tourist trap. The tea/refreshments were expensive, the entrance fee of $4 was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I was impressed because I thought it would be alot smaller, but 4 bucks to walk around? :/ come on. I guess I was just expecting the food and stuff to cost something. But it is a beautiful place.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other day because every time I pass this place I want to walk in. $4 for admission which is an okay deal to me. There were many different spots to get some photo opportunities from. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a gorgeous place! Its kind of cheesy too. It was real fun to order tea (they have many types of green including my favorite-brown rice) and eat the complimentary cookies next to the creek. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$4 admission was way too much for this garden. There wasn't much to see. The grass was unkempt, there were hardly any flowers. We walked it in 10 minutes. The tea and snacks are overpriced. They…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Japan, I have to agree with a couple of the reviews stating that it's not really like much in Japan. It's like really, really watered down Japanese lanscaping. It's one of those things…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Did you get your $18 buck's worth?" my boyfriend asked as we sat in the Japanese tea garden nibbling on a bowl of stale little almond cookies and chex mix. He paid for our admission and our tea (and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel bad reviewing this garden. It is a place loved by many and viewed by San Francisco's many residents and visitors as a quintessential representation of Japan's landscaping artforms. Alas, it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic little oasis in San Francisco. I come early in the morning, put down the $4 admission fee and enjoy the serenity of the gardens. There are some really wonderful little spots here. My…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little oasis away from all the hustle and bustle of San Francisco. It really is a beautiful little Japanese garden and you can't beat the $4.00 admission. It's fun to just stroll…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese Tea Garden is located in Golden Gate Park next door to de Young Museum. Beautifully landscaped gardens with cool bridges. Best time to go is in early spring for the cherry blossoms.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is SO cool! Came here for Mother's Day so it was packed with moms and their kids, but it was great. Really neat landscaping and little creeks and ponds galore. There are plaques scattered…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit small, but beautiful. For a $4 entry fee it's worth it. We got in too late for tea, but enjoyed ourselves walking around, enjoying the greenery, water, bridges and pagodas. Very peaceful and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For $4, this place is worth checking out. I wished there were more flowers, but it's a TEA garden I guess. At the end, there is a tea bar where you can get some really good tea and a gift shop with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese Tea Gardens is a "must" visit place in San Francisco. Been there over a hundred of times for photography purposes. I wish their cafe would have more stuff on the list. If you planning to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was kind of boring and small. But for $4 admission, I shouldn't have any complaints. It reminds me of one of those places that my parents used to drag me to when I was young for family photo-ops. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always more excited talking about coming to this place than I am about actually coming here. It's always a little disappointing, but I think that's because I always expect it to be this massive…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What a beautiful place. If I could just pitch a tent and live in there, I would do it in a second. The landscaping, of course, is the main attraction. It was just so incredibly beautiful.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really beautiful and peaceful if you can find the few spots not swarming with tourists. The ponds were sparking and filled with koi. I loved the tea and the treats they give you, and if you manage to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEAUTIFUL PLACE!!!! Of all the years I've lived in the Bay, I've never been to the tea garden. Finally made it out on a day specifically planned to be a "tourist date day"...and I was such a happy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Henry L. planned a co-worker's DSLR trip here, and it was such a great day. Unfortunately for us this place didn't allow dogs in and Laurie K. had brought her pooch. Nevertheless after we got that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tea garden saved my stomach! We wanted to go play some frisbee in the park and then maybe hit up the garden, but since my stomach was upset we decided to reverse the orders of those events. We…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great photo Op. Only a few dollars to get in. The tea is good and they have Pocky. Instant win. And all the trees are blooming right now, which makes it even more amazing. A must see if you've never…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
um....though it's named Japanese Tea Garden... but they are actually speaking Chinese?!:P but nice view lo~
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute place in the city. I love the Cherry Blossoms, the running water, the fish in the ponds, the lanters, the bridge, the plants, the flowers, the lilies, the tea, the crackers, the view, the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do not expect to get in here for free on the first Thursday of the month. The gardens are very picturesque and serene. The tea is overpriced and it can get crowded in the restaurant area. My…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that this past Monday was my first time visiting this place! I've lived in California since I was six years old, and it took me THIS long (don't ask!) to get my butt out here! My hubby,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely Beautiful! I loved the steep bridge. It was a bit crowded - which was a bummer. It's really hard to take pictures without random people in it, and you had to pay $4 to get in, it is smaller…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to climb to the top of the steepest bridge ever and take my picture. Welcome to the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden gate park. This experience is fun and unforgettable.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a minimal fee of $4 you are transported to a world of beauty and serenity!! Very pretty flowers, lot of water element and colorful pagoda...It can get crowded...but a perfect place to unwind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this garden is beautiful. it was a little smaller than i expected but it's got nice beautiful landscape. It's very zen in here and makes you have a sense of peace in there. admission is $4 but free…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This tea garden is beautiful, tranquil, but it can get crowded. This would be a great spot to take some engagement photos ;-).
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pure crowds here take away from the Japanese Garden experience. Its worth the entry fee of $4 and the tea cost of $4 as a nice place to rest as you're exploring this large park. The staff at the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovers of contemplative Zen gardens and serene spaces, I humbly suggest you make pilgrimage here. You may find the Japanese Tea Garden to be one of the most beautiful places in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely gorgeous - I can just imagine how beautiful and serene it would be without the crowds of people there, but even still, this place is so lovely. The garden is so pretty that it's worth the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am half Japanese and embarrassed to say that it took me 10 years to finally make it to the Japanese Tea Gardens. I took my parents and my son one day during the week in February. I could see that it…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here back in 95. I thought it was amazing. I have sooooo many pictures from here. I would love to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the garden is really little but it's fun to check out if you're at the golden gate park. i wouldn't go out of my way to come her though. it feels like you're in japan but on a much smaller scale.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely little proper japanese park with a tea house on the inside. A nice spot for photography, bird watching, people watching. Eye candy if you enjoy asian plants and architecture such as this.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese Tea Gardens is truly amazing. I've gone many times during different seasons and have yet to be disappointed. The location is very well kept with beautiful art and nature.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to come and relax (and ponder). Wonderfully set up and just soaks you in a peaceful feeling. They could really just take all of Golden Gate Park and make it like this and it would…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea that it was $4 to get in and cash only. Of course I had $7 but there is an ATM at the museum next door. There were a lot of people inside and the tea restaurant was packed! We luckily…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the japanese tea garden makes a great destination for a casual walk through golden gate park, especially if you are showing off san francisco to visitors from out of town. the dwarf trees, wooden…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It feels like a hidden sanctuary in the middle of busy Golden Gate Park. Well except when there are a lot of people at the Tea Garden... then it's just crazy. It's only $4 to get…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really nice place to visit. it was relaxing, and the tea served there was nice, and fairly inexpensive. we've got to go back in the spring, when everything is in bloom.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$4 entry fee (cash only). This is a cute little Japanese garden but it goes by quickly because it really isn't that big. I really wanted to try the tea/restaurant place near the entrance of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really cool. It was so beautiful on the inside and it made me feel at peace...not really, but you know what I mean. Minus half star b/c they dont offer student discounts (bastards) and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Go midweek. On weekends its too crowded and busy to enjoy at its best.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some formative afternoons of my courtship were spent sharing rice crackers with a pot of green tea and a lovely summer breeze. Even if you're not a college co-ed in love, for a few bucks, you can…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, peaceful and romantic. If I could I'd make this my backyard to chilax, read and enjoy the scenery, plants and ambiance. The store on site is a bit pricey, but sometimes I find interesting…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a gorgeous, tranquil, beautiful spot that I visited earlier this fall in San Francisco. Located in Golden Gate park, I'd say that the Japanese Tea Garden is a must-visit - and I'm sorry I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breathtaking..... and so close to my house. I truly couldn't wish for a more beautiful place to sit and think, or walk and explore. Highly recommended for Sunset or Richmond locals as a nice walk…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so cute. everything in place. beautiful plants. nice walkways.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my own personal Wonderland.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice place and kind of relaxing. There were a lot of tourists when I went and it wasn't big enough to really get away from them. The "Drum Bridge" was pretty neat, though I would have liked it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit small compared to other Japanese friendship gardens in the area. The design makes it feel a lot bigger than it really is. The tea house, bathrooms, and gift shop are in traditional Japanese…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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judysbook.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate park is one *obvious* place to take young first-time-from-out-of-town visitors with itchy camera fingers. It's *built* for picture-taking. Lush visually…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conventional wisdom holds that the Japanese Gardens at Huntington Library are the gold standard around here, but I think our garden holds its own quite nicely, thank you very much. Sure, there's no…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Its beautiful. and of course relaxing drinking tea is one of my favorite past times. I will be going here a lot more from now on. Besides all of the tourists from all over the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a lovely place!! It's located by the botanical garden so you can literally spend all day walking around. The park is very charming, small enough to enjoy in full in less than an hour.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place aside from the tourist children running around outside of the designated walking areas, running amok. I didn't understand why they were selling license plates in the gift shop though.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese Tea Garden goes great with a visit to the SF Botanical Garden. It can get very touristy and crowded at times. One person was even smoking when I went =(. The garden itself is VERY well…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you walk through the entrance of the Japanese Tea Gardens, you are instantly stripped of stresses and are able to relax and enjoy the natural elements. I decided I need to design a backyard like…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enter the massive wooden gates and be transported to a world apart from the hustle & bustle outside. Plan to spend about 1-1/2 hours here, and definitely enjoy the tea and cookies/rice snacks served…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderfully designed, fairly well maintained, and postage stamp tiny Japanese garden. Every North American city of 100K or more has one of its own by now but ours is unique and one of the first.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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It is my first time visit to the Japanese Tea Garden, my short visit is in summer time, and it is truly beautiful. Highly recommend to all outdoorer and people who enjoy gardening.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in the city. This garden is soooo beautiful and tranquil, its hard to believe its right in the middle of the hectic city. I would recommend visiting this place to both…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent tea service. The Japanese Tea Garden is a must both within Golden Gate Park and in San Francisco in general.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the price of admission in all seasons.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here since I was extremely little, so I was excited to check it out over the weekend. It's easy to forget about all these tranquil spots in the city when you live close to the downtown…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my sanctuary. This is the place I come esp in fall and winter...its been 7 years ive been coming here usually on sundays tho there are quite a few people (fewer in the cooler months) such a place of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's fantastic that the city has someplace like this. It's historical, it's beautiful, it's relaxing and you get a spiritual feeling as well. I went here yeaaars ago as a youngun on a field…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll find peace and relaxation in the out doors while not leaving the city. Best time to go, a "sunny" San Franciscan afternoon! Not even the crowd at the tiny over-crowed Tea house bothered me!…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This garden is magical...I had a nice, holistic experience when I visited. There are all sorts of odd structures to check out, all of them works of art. The plant and animal life there is diverse and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On of my favorite touristy theme places. Yes I know the tea is Chinese, as are the crackers and cookies. And the place is not as well maintained as it had been in the past so you can see the decaying…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok place you know. Not really THAT beautiful. Full of tourists walking around kind of wondering why they are and just taking photos because everyone else is. Babies crying, couples kissing. People…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese garden is beautiful indeed, but its not as wonderful as others have reviewed it. I know that it is located in San Francisco therefore space is limited, but the garden is quite small. Also…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FUN! Bring some props and take tons of pictures! It is BEEYOOTIFUL!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's so pretty and it's nicer to walk around in without all the tourists, so go on a weekday afternoon.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars I had high expectations for this little garden but after 3 bucks for parking, 4 dollar admission, and we circled around the garden twice, we were done so quick. The garden is nice but I only…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$4 admission, plus $3 for tea... it just didn't seem worth it to me. The landscaping is pretty and the waterfalls are nice. It felt very touristy to me - the tea shack and the big store in the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's JUST a Garden and It costs $4 JUST to get in..... But you know what? if you think it is too pricey then you just circle it around couple more times then you can get your money worth!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Peaceful. Serene and quaint. I took my friend, Tangie, on her visit to the big, small city. Green tea and some treats. We sat watching people frolic into the garden, mesmerized by the sound of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely Love this place. Coming here as a kid on school field-trips used to bore me to death, but now as I grow older, I have come to appreciate the beauty of a serene and natural Garden. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my first time visit to the Japanese tea garden. I am just sorry that I have lived in the bay area for 8 years now and have taken this long to come here for the first time. It is a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
