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Japanese Tea Gardens

3800 N. Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, TX (Uptown Broadway)
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As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ranked #14 of 167 attractions in San Antonio
Type: Gardens
Activities: Hiking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray... more » Owner description: Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. « less
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A beautiful and relaxing place to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the wonderful tropical vegetation for some time. Price of admission is free.

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Its amazing to find something that is right out of Hawaii or Tokyo in the middle of San Antonio. Quite extensive and very beautiful. Nice cafe which adjoins the garden. Makes for a nice afternoon visit with a cool lemonade or iced tea to top things off.

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San Antonio, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I went to see the garden because of all the good reviews and was expecting a lot more. For being a garden, I did not see it as a beautiful garden. Don't take grandma or somebody with knee problems because they will hate it. When you are climbing up the stairs there is no guard rail which I find a... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

You wont go wrong if you bring your significant other to this place. You can stroll in this garden and keep taking pictures from hundreds of angles. Try to go early in the morning to avoid crowds and summer heat. This is a no fee attraction too. If I was not in a hurry I would have tried their nice... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Very nice place to visit with ur family ur kids will be very happy lakes full of fish very nice seen

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

If you like calm relaxing and beautiful. Be sure to stop by here!! I will be sure to come back again

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A totally unique little detour for anyone who takes in Brakenridge Park. And it is free. Quiet, serene, tropical - really a unique place.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is an amazing place. During the week it was a quiet respite from the Fiesta crowds. A beautiful waterfall and ponds. Just lovely. Try the little tea garden too. The teas and food are excellent.

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Port St. Lucie, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

A Japanese park that is worthy of a visit in San Antonio. The waterfall is spectacular and the lower, middle and upper parts of the garden are visual delights. Lilly ponds, perfect stone bridges, superior tranquility offers the visitor a breather to the everyday world. The golden carp and other fish in the ponds and small lake swim majestically and... More

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Edgewood. WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

Once a rock quarry turned into a beautiful garden. The stone work is worth seeing along with all the great greenery. We are glad we stopped after spending time at the San Antonio zoo. Maybe a suggestion of more small signage to describe what you are looking at to a person not well versed in flora and fauna.

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