Japanese Friendship Garden San Jose. Signature i certify with my digital signature, that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and agree to have any of the. Built in 1965 as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the city of san jose and its sister city, okayama, japan, the garden features japanese bridges, waterfalls and koi fish (a favorite.
It serves as a popular setting for the perfect place for weddings and celebrations but it best serves san jose residents as a place to sit and reflect on the beauty and power of nature. I had a very good time seeing the koi fish, the statues, the house, ,the bridge, and the gardens. You can find the botanical garden and park at 1300 senter road.
More located in kelley park, this garden is modeled after korakuen park in okayama, japan, which is one of san jose's sister cities.
The japanese friendship garden is a walled section of kelley park in san jose, california, united states.dedicated in october 1965, it is patterned after japan's famous korakuen garden in okayama (one of san jose's sister cities) and spans six acres.its three main ponds were stocked with koi sent from okayama in 1966. Volunteer or intern with us. Japanese friendship garden 1300 senter rd san jose ca 95112. Located in kelley park next to happy hollow park and zoo (another wonderful san jose spot) you’ll find the japanese friendship garden.