: This exquisite Japanese garden within San Mateo’s Central Park was crafted by landscape architect Nagao Sakurai from the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. The garden boasts a granite pagoda, a serene tea house, a reflective koi pond, and a tranquil bamboo grove. While entry is free, unfortunately dogs aren’t permitted. 📍San Mateo Japanese Garden Time: Monday - Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-4:00pm Koi feedings are done during public viewing hours during Spring and Summer only, Monday - Friday: 11:00am and 3:00pm #japanesegarden #california #sanmateo #japan #garden #hiddengem #sfbay #sfbayarea #travel #explore #sanfrancisco Hidden gem in SF Bay Area, Bay Area travel, Japanese Garden in Bay Area
Attraction
San Mateo Japanese Garden
Garden
4.7
Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.
San Mateo Central Park
Park
4.6
Vibrant, 16-acre park featuring Japanese gardens, a mini train ride, playground & ice-skating rink.
Imperial Palace
Historical place
4.4
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.