Your Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Phoenix

03 Walk the Japanese Friendship Garden

Designed and built by architect Nozomu Okita in partnership with Phoenix's sister city, Himeji, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a traditional Japanese stroll garden located right in the city's heart. Sitting on 3.5 acres of land, the garden features 1500 tons of hand-picked rock and more than 50 varieties of plants, a 12-foot waterfall, lanterns, streams, walking paths, and a massive Koi pond housing over 300 Koi fish. Visitors can also join a traditional tea ceremony in the Japanese Tea House, which is open once per month.