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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (Rohoen), Phoenix, AZ

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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (Rohoen)

A Japanese-style garden in central Phoenix offering quiet walking paths, water views, and tea programs.

1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 · Phoenix, AZ

About Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (Rohoen)

Rohoen is a Japanese garden in downtown Phoenix that was given to the city as a friendship gift from its sister city, Himeji, Japan. Himeji craftsmen designed and built it. The grounds combine a stroll garden, a tea garden, and a dry garden. Visitors can wander the paths, rest beside the water, and watch seasonal plantings. The garden also hosts tea ceremonies, docent-led tours, workshops, lectures, and seasonal festivals. Members receive free entry and reciprocal access to other gardens through the American Horticultural Society program.

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