{"id":467,"date":"2017-03-23T12:43:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T12:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bwsouthbay.com\/?p=218"},"modified":"2017-03-23T12:43:56","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T12:43:56","slug":"cherry-blossom-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/cherry-blossom-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Blossom Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spring has arrived in Los Angeles, and it\u2019s evident at the nearby Descanso Gardens where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Also at the gardens you\u2019ll find a rich celebration of Japanese culture and history with ongoing performances, guided garden walks, catered foodie events and origami classes. Any time of year is a great time to visit Descanso, but only in March is the garden alive with those telltale pink and white blossoms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-384\" src=\"https:\/\/topsuitesites2.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2017\/03\/Park-outdoors-cherry-blossoms-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Covering 160 acres, it\u2019s a Japanese paradise in the heart of one of America\u2019s largest cities. Visit the Boddy House to get a peek into the regal, bygone era of Japanese royalty. Built as the garden\u2019s founder\u2019s home in the 1930s, it\u2019s now a hallmark of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strolling in Paradise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the Sturt Haaga Gallery, visitors are treated to rotating exhibits year round that highlight both contemporary and traditional works of art. Open 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Tuesday \u2013 Sunday, you\u2019ll also find a variety of workshops on botany, ecology and more hosted at the gallery site.<\/p>\n<p>The Enchanted Railroad is a replica of Japan\u2019s famous diesel trains. Tickets are just $3 per rider, and it\u2019s a fantastic, relaxing way to tour the gardens. Don\u2019t forget about the gift shop, and enjoy authentic tea servings at the Descanso Caf\u00e9 along with gourmet light fare, desserts and beer\/wine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Spring has arrived in Los Angeles, and it\u2019s evident at the nearby Descanso Gardens where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Also at the gardens you\u2019ll find a rich celebration of Japanese culture and history with ongoing performances, guided garden walks, catered foodie events and origami classes. 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