This is maybe the best five bucks you can spend in L A. A great leisurely walk, photo worthy scenery. Ducks and geese going about their day. A nice tea house. I didn't have a chance to visit the gift shop; they close at 3:15 pm, so go early. Very interesting water reclamation site for science geeks too.
Beautiful, thoughtful, well worth a visit and the minimal entrance fee ($4 last time I checked).
Is a beautiful Japanese garden, full of positive vibes. The views, the water 💦 and the sarounding spots are extremely attractive. Is a awesome walk for family's and couples. Good walk for relaxattion.👍🤗😃
There was a celebration of the Tanabata Festival when we went. We enjoyed the landscape, tea & cookies at Shoin building plus the magic. Definitely, we will go back on spring time. Please check our video on yt.
Beautifully landscaped. We visited in March and we couldn't detect any of the smells of a water treatment plant. It gets hot. Although there are trees, there really isn't much shade anywhere. The tea House wasn't serving the day we visited.
Not freeminimal charge, but worth it. It's beautiful, very serene, calming, tranquil. I try to learn the plants, so when I can't figure out on the map, I just ask someone. Everyone's very nice and helpful. Something different to do when I have out-of-town guests. Yes, you can smell the reclamation plant, but I love that they use that water, not only to water the gardens, but to cool the buildings! Fantastic.
The Japanese garden is a little oasis in Van Nuys that brings traditional and local natural elements into Japanese style architecture and design. Located next to a water processing plant (which has a semi loud noise and a bit of a stink) this place offers a beautiful landscape designs worthy of good photography. Although photography is permitted for personal use, for commercial and occasion related photography must be permitted in advance. Tripods are not allowed. The entrance fee is $5 for adults and $3 for kids and seniors. Parking is free. It's definitely worth coming and enjoying this place with family and friends.
This place is beautiful! It was a hot day when we visited and not a lot of shade. There are some benches to sit on, a nice little tea house (lemonade or hot/iced teas served with cookies for $3).
I love Japanese gardens except this one. If you are a professional photographers this is the last place you wanna be. They don't allow any kind of tripod big or small. 'No change of clothes' (really!) The water is dirty. No fish. Because of the water plant next door the place smells like sewage.
Just plain beautiful. The garden reminds me of gardens I viewed in Tokyo. There's a low admission charge. Discounts for seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible however, the trail through the garden is soft. There is a ramp into the box-office/gift shop. Free standing toilets are available next to the gift shop. Wheelchair access maybe difficult.
Such a peaceful escape that feels a million miles away but is right up the road. You can wander around by yourself and collect your thoughts or bring a friend and enjoy each other's company in a resort-like atmosphere which could be described as paradise. You may catch a rogue odor from time to time since it is part of a water treatment plant, but nothing too offensive. All around it is an excellent use of space for the general public.
I am so honoured to have had this experience today. This is what I came for. This is what I needed. I learned so much from two men who shared a lot about their experiences. Both are getting their masters in spirituality. I am beyond speechless for all of my senses today and that I was so aware in each of them. I will never forget this.