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The Front With Restaurant
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A restaurant was located at the left front of the Japanese garden. There was inside and outside seating at the restaurant with umbrellas covering the outside seating.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 15:55:53 Tuesday 12 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCX_9775
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The Garden Entrance
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The entry to the garden was open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. most days. Entry cost US $4.00 per adult, and US $3.00 for seniors (65+), students and military. Children 6 years of age and younger could enter for free.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 15:55:06 Tuesday 12 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCX_9772
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A Sculpted Path
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A lovely curved path lead through the garden. The was the scene visible from the entry gate.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 15:55:22 Tuesday 12 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCX_9774
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Souvenirs For Sale
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A case displaying souvenirs for sale was just opposite the bench where the entry fee was paid. The actual gift shop was inside with the restaurant.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:45:27 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0375
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Lacquered Bamboo Fence
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The gate that would shut to close the entry was made of lacquered bamboo. It was in excellent repair.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:45:48 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0376
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A Bamboo Faucet
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Water dripped from the end of the piece of bamboo entering from the left. Those drops slowly filled the lower piece on the pivot. After a while, the lower piece would fill, tilt and empty itself.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:45:54 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0377
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Gardener At Work
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A gardener knelt on the edge of a curved path that afternoon. He wore kneepads and two hats for protection.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:46:08 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0378
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A Small Museum
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A small art museum was found midway through the garden. It featured some classic Japanese art, also a significant show of modern art.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:47:30 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0381
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Just Inside The Door
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Just inside the doorway to the museum were two art exhibits. The sign above the first case read, "Transitory Elements, Miya Hannan".


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:49:30 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0387
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Meditative Art
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A horizontal art-piece dominated the center of the room. Benches along each side provided a restful place to meditate on the art.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:51:13 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0389
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Rock Garden
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Just outside the rear window of the small art museum was a large rock garden external link. Instead of stones, boulders were used, and instead of sand, gravel was used.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:51:40 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0390
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The Path Continued
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The path continued past the museum and onward toward the koi pond and the wedding plaza.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:53:23 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0393
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The Koi Pond
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Another meditative area was the Koi Pond. Water gently trickled over stones at the rear. An arbor overhead provided shade on sunny days, and seating was present for the weary.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:54:04 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0395
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A Koi
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A Yamabuki Ogon external link koi surfaced in the koi pond. Watching the koi slowly swim could be a relaxing activity.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:54:29 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0397
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Tufts Of Grass
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Tufts of native grass decorated one area of the garden. The texture of this grass was striking that afternoon under an overcast sky.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:57:53 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0404
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A Bonsai Garden
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Behind a gardener's shed was a small bonsai garden external link. All the trees on exhibit were exquisitely made.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:58:54 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0406
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A Bonsai Cherry Tree
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The tour ended with this lovely bonsai cherry tree in full bloom.


The Japanese Friendship Garden external link   •  Balboa Park, San Diego, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 14 March 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:00:10 Thursday 14 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0408
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