Japanese Garden - Houston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 29° 43.131 W 095° 23.493
15R E 268658 N 3290026
This garden, laid out in traditional Daimyo style, was built to symbolize the friendship between the United States and Japan, and to honor the Houston Japanese Community. The peaceful, 5-acre garden is a landscaped pine grove, centered on a teahouse.
Waymark Code: WMYYX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 286
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Zen philosophy was incorporated into the design of the garden by its creator, Ken Nakajima.

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Name: Japanese Garden

Location (specific park it is located within): Hermann Park

City: Houston

Fees: no

Designer: Ken Nakajima

Date of Creation: May 14, 1992

Garden Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/japanesegarden.html

Parking Coordinates: N 29° 43.024 W 095° 23.296
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