📍The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the oldest public Japanese garden in the U.S., featuring serene paths, koi ponds, a pagoda, and a tea house with traditional Japanese elements like stone lanterns, a drum bridge, and a Zen garden.
Originally created for the 1894 Midwinter Exposition, it was expanded by Makoto Hagiwara and offers a peaceful escape with seasonal blooms, especially cherry blossoms in spring, and is known for its unique blend of styles.
