The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco is beautiful! It is located in Golden Gate Park near the museums and is a quiet, serene oasis is a bustling city. The gardens meander, so make sure to take all of the pathways. There are a few signs for the pagoda, Buddha statue and some other interesting statues which added to the experience. There is also a gift store (of course) and a place to get tea (another obvious). It costs $3.50 to get in, but if you go before 9:30 a.m. it is free (we found this out on accident). One word of caution, be careful what paths you choose if you have a stroller or wheel chair. Some, but not all, paths are difficult if not impossible to maneuver.
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