Van Nuys Gardens
Gardens in Van Nuys, California, United States
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The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys, California blends traditional Japanese landscaping with modern Occidental architecture in a skilful and beautiful way, thereby balancing yin and yang or the positive and negative. The Japanese gardens blend of water and fragrance invites harmony and peace into your life as you tour the magnificent surrounds or just sit and contemplate in the tranquility. The Japanese Garden has a gift shop featuring stunning gift items from Japan, Asia and the Pacific including dolls, origami paper, parasols, ceramics, books, Buddha Boards and so much more. This facility is also available for rental and is the perfect venue for your wedding or special occasion.
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The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys, California, is fondly known as the garden of water and fragrance, and was designed by Dr Kawana, a pioneer in designing traditional Japanese gardens using plants that are indigenous to the area that the garden is located in. Experience absolute tranquility and peace as well as enriching of the spirit, as you walk through or just sit and admire our magnificent Japanese gardens. The garden of water and fragrance has created an environment of meditative calm, where visitors can escape the busy modern world, and think upon the beauty and simplicity of nature. Key elements that form an integral part of Japanese gardens include water, islands of stones, plants and garden accessories. The Gift Shop at The Japanese Garden is staffed by volunteers and is well stocked with ceramics, books, dolls, jewelry, parasols, and much more, and if you are looking for a perfectly unique gift, The Gift Shop is sure to have something interesting in stock. Visit The Japanese Gardens and enjoy a welcome experience of peace, calm and tranquility.