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San Mateo Japanese Garden Visitor’s Guide

The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a hidden gem when it comes to Japanese gardens in the Bay Area. Although small in size, every inch is maximized to include all of the traditional elements typically found in a Japanese garden. If you’re visiting the San Francisco Bay Area or San Mateo, a trip to the Japanese garden in San Mateo– as well as a stroll through...

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Guide to Visiting Hakone Estate and Gardens in the Bay Area

Japan might be thousands of miles away from California, but Hakone Estate and Gardens brings the Land of the Rising Sun to the Golden State. Located in the South Bay city of Saratoga, this Bay Area Japanese garden is the oldest of its kind in all of the Western Hemisphere. At Hakone, you’ll be transported to Japan while walking through the authentically crafted...