Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio

Japanese Tea Garden

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The Japanese Tea Garden, located at 3853 North Saint Mary's Street in San Antonio, Texas, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction that has a rich history …

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Feb 20, 2025
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio is a beautiful and historic spot perfect for a relaxing stroll. Originally a limestone rock quarry in the early 20th century, the site was transformed into a lu…Full review by Lina E
Jan 16, 2025
January is probably a tough time to visit because the plants are not in great shape….I would probably wait a couple months. Don’t make a separate trip in uber, but hit it on the trolley tour…free bu…Full review by CTBG
Jan 12, 2025
We very much enjoyed our visit. It’s small, but absolutely beautiful. The small waterfall was pretty. It would have been nice to have a nice tea room. There is a small place to eat, but it didn’t …Full review by RegMulls
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In 1915, the city requested a Japanese immigrant and his wife to transform an old rock quarry into a Japanese-styled garden, and a …
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The San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, also known as the Sunken Gardens, is a historic landmark in Brackenridge Park, San Antonio. …
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Located:3853 N. St. Mary's Street
Construction completed:1942
Architect:Rodriguez, Dionicio
Architectural style:Faux bois sculpture

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Can we do a small exchange of wedding vows there? Is there a cost to do that?
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I would contact the management at the Gardens but I think I saw pictures of a ceremony that had taken place there. I’m unsure if associated costs.
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Is there somewhere to leave suitcases while touring the gardens?
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The gardens are not very large and there is just a parking lot with a lot of turnover.
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Can you walk from here to Brockenridge Park?
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Japanese garden is in Brackenridge Park next to the zoo. You should be able to walk Depending on which area of the park you want to visit, the park is pretty big!
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Answer by Maria C · Jan 20, 2022
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Are dogs allowed with a respectful visitor? I have a little dog.
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Not sure about dogs! Honestly I have never seen animals there abd I have gone 2 times. I might call.
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Answer by Baybug2 · Oct 8, 2021
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Is smoking allowed outside?
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You could probably just smoke in the parking lot. It doesn't take that long to tour the gardens. There's also a small indoor cafe, but smoking would not be allowed inside.
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Answer by Leslie L · Feb 21, 2021
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