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1125 N. Third Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-256-3204

http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org

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Best Japanese Tea
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1125 N. Third Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004

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Situated at the south end of the Margaret T. Hance Park, this three-and-a-half-acre refuge is the perfect place for busy urbanites to slow down and contemplate simple beauties: a 12-foot waterfall, a rocky stream that flows into a koi-filled pond, a shore of carefully selected rocks from Arizona quarries, and stone lanterns and sculptures. Even the garden's official name, Ro Ho En, inspires a poetic mindset. Ro stands for "heron," Himeji's symbolic bird, which references the town's spectacular White Heron Castle; Ho is Japanese for our own mythical winged creature; and En means "garden." There's also an on-site traditional teahouse, perfect for viewing the lovingly manicured scenery.

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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

The three-and-a-half-acre "Japanese Stroll Garden" features a tea garden, tea house, stone footbridges, lanterns, and a stream with a waterfall and...

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Celebrates 10 Years this Weekend

By Taylor Brooks | Fri, November 09, 2012

Learn the Japanese arts of taiko drumming, origami, and woodblock printing all while taking in the picturesque views of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En to celebrate the garden's 10t... More »
Moonlighting

By Christina Caldwell | Thu, October 18, 2012

When you start to feel the season changing in the air, it’s a time for renewal. And for Phoenicians, it’s a time to stop feeling so damn sweaty. The sweet, sweet smell of fall can never come soon enough for us, and it turns out that other... More »
10 Favorite Tourist Attractions in Phoenix (That Are Still Fun for Locals)

By Claire Lawton | Thu, June 28, 2012

Ah, tourists. In Phoenix, we'll be hardpressed to point out a tourist at any given theater, museum, or cultural center -- we're all wearing T-shirts and shorts, most of us are taking pictures and inst... More »
Japanese Friendship Garden Applying for Full Liquor License

By Eric Tsetsi | Fri, January 27, 2012

If you live or work in the downtown Phoenix area, you may have noticed the big, florescent green sign sitting against a tree in front of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En.It turns out... More »
Embracing Tea and Tradition at the Japanese Friendship Garden

By Wynter Holden | Tue, April 13, 2010

When's the last time you were intentional about your food -- noticing every bite, exploring the flavors of an appetizer with your tongue or resting in-between sips of a good cocktail? Blaming&nbs... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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| Wed, May 6, 2009

Sakura, the Japanese word for "cherry blossom," holds an extremely important cultural significance in Japanese culture. Each spring, the sakura trees begin blooming in the southwest reaches of Japan and steadily move toward the northeast. During this time, it's popular for natives and tourists alike to buy a bottle of sake and partake in viewing the blooms before they vanish for another year. If you're yearning for a similar Zen experience, look no further than the Japanese Friendship Garden. A symbol of friendship between Phoenix and her sister city Himeji in Japan, this garden is built on 3.5 acres on which 50 architects from Japan built the park over 60 trips since 1987. Although there aren't cherry trees here, purple leaf plums, Japanese maples, and evergreen pears are just a few of the desert-friendly trees that create shady spaces to relax. You won't find a more authentic Japanese experience anywhere else this side of the Pacific.

2009 | Best Japanese Tea

At the Japanese Friendship Garden, as you pass through a gate on your way toward an authentic Japanese teahouse, you are supposed to shed a little more of your worldly cares in favor of a more serene, calm self.The ancient art of Chanoyu, or Japanese tea ceremony, is performed on the second Saturday of each month at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Five tea presentations are performed each day, with eight to nine guests per ceremony, so reservations are required. The cost is $20 per person... More »
2008 | Best Escape to Japan

Sakura, the Japanese word for "cherry blossom," holds an extremely important cultural significance in Japanese culture. Each spring, the sakura trees begin blooming in the southwest reaches of Japan and steadily move toward the northeast. During this time, it's popular for natives and tourists alike to buy a bottle of sake and partake in viewing the blooms before they vanish for another year.If you're yearning for a similar Zen experience, look no further than the Japanese Friendship... More »
2007 | BEST PLACE TO PRETEND YOU'RE NOT IN THE DESERT

We've really taken to the desert lifestyle, soaking up plenty of sun, reveling in the gorgeous Sonoran scenery, and (of course) making the most of our glorious, spring-like winters. But sometimes we still long for some green, leafy trees and the sound of flowing water, the kinds of calming natural elements that are all too rare in this sprawling desert. Luckily, there's a peaceful, plant-filled oasis right in the middle of downtown: The Japanese Friendship Garden. Also known as Ro Ho En, the... More »
2004 | BEST PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

Finding solace in this bustling metropolis isn't easy, but there are a few nooks where peace and quiet prevail. With more than 50 types of plants, 1,500 tons of handpicked rock, a 12-foot waterfall, a koi pond and meandering streams, the Japanese Friendship Garden, officially named Ro Ho En, is our choice for a getaway when we can't really get away. Ro is the Japanese word for heron, the bird symbol of our Japanese sister city Himeji. Ho translates into Phoenix, and En means garden. While... More »
2003 | BEST ZEN EXPERIENCE

Leave it to the Japanese to create a serene oasis right in the middle of a desert metropolis. Situated at the south end of the Margaret T. Hance Park, this three-and-a-half-acre refuge is the perfect place for busy urbanites to slow down and contemplate simple beauties: a 12-foot waterfall, a rocky stream that flows into a koi-filled pond, a shore of carefully selected rocks from Arizona quarries, and stone lanterns and sculptures. (Landscape architects from Himeji, Japan, Phoenix's sister... More »

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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En

1125 N. Third Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-256-3204

Description

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Celebrates 10 Years this Weekend

By Taylor Brooks | Fri, November 09, 2012

Moonlighting

By Christina Caldwell | Thu, October 18, 2012

10 Favorite Tourist Attractions in Phoenix (That Are Still Fun for Locals)

By Claire Lawton | Thu, June 28, 2012

Japanese Friendship Garden Applying for Full Liquor License

By Eric Tsetsi | Fri, January 27, 2012

Embracing Tea and Tradition at the Japanese Friendship Garden

By Wynter Holden | Tue, April 13, 2010

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

2009 | Best Japanese Tea

2008 | Best Escape to Japan

2007 | BEST PLACE TO PRETEND YOU'RE NOT IN THE DESERT

2004 | BEST PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

2003 | BEST ZEN EXPERIENCE

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