{"id":1408,"date":"2018-01-04T21:57:27","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T21:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwsouthbay.com\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2018-01-04T21:57:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T21:57:27","slug":"the-japanese-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/the-japanese-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"The Japanese Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Take some time out to enjoy the incredible Japanese Garden, located at 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys. Open Mondays \u2013 Thursdays from 11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m., you\u2019ll feel whisked away to Japan to enjoy gorgeous imported plants and landscaping, meditative paths, and an impressive gift shop. Admission is $5 for adults and just $3 for children or seniors. It\u2019s best to visit during weekdays or right at openings hours since the park admission is capped to ensure visitors have a relaxing experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/bwsouthbay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/11\/Portland_Japanese_garden_creek-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many are surprised to find the oasis in the middle of the otherwise busy San Fernando Valley. It covers 6.2 acres and is technically three separate gardens. Designed and curated by Dr. Koichi Kawana, the dry Zen meditation garden, or karesansui, features Tortoise Island and stone Buddha arrangements as well as a wisteria arbor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Find<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chisen, or wet-strolling garden, is full of streams, lakes, waterfalls and stone lanterns crafted by Japanese artists. There\u2019s also the Shoin Building here, showcasing a 4\u00bd tatami mat teahouse and tea garden. It\u2019s no coincidence that The Japanese Garden is right next to the water reclamation plant\u2014it\u2019s meant to show how reclaimed water can be used well in delicate spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Every single detail in the garden is well thought-out. However, it also complements the surrounding modern life. The style is \u201cChisen-Kaiyushiki,\u201d which means \u201cwet garden with promenade\u201d and is indicative of feudal lord estates of the 18<sup>th<\/sup> and 19<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<p>Come discover what <em>you\u2019ll <\/em>find in this slice of paradise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Take some time out to enjoy the incredible Japanese Garden, located at 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys. 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