Japanese Friendship Garden

Sky shines hues of pink
Cherry scent permeates air
Blossoms land on me.

japanese.garden.3622Cherry blossoms remind me of how fleeting life is.  I learned as a child the patterns left in the sand are erased as the high tide comes in.  

japanese.garden.3664Each year I admire the fleeting nature of the lovely cherry blossoms. 

japanese.garden.3663Lovely pink blooms contrast with the blue sky.  So delicate and fragile…  They bloom for about 2 weeks and they have a weekend cherry blossom festival to celebrate at the peak of their bloom.

Part of the original garden.
Part of the original garden.

I was here when the current garden opened in 1990.  It was a small hopeful garden with promise.  Now it’s expanded into the canyon and world class with a lovely Koi pond, zen garden, bonsai tree collection, cherry trees and much more.  I will be back to celebrate the cherry blossom festival next year.

On the canyon wall
On the canyon wall
Jizu
Jizu

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New area at the bottom of the canyon.
New area at the bottom of the canyon.

 

Japanese Friendship Garden
2215 Pan American Rd E
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-2721

6 Replies to “Japanese Friendship Garden”

  1. Maggie Addleman says: Reply

    Such breathtaking pictures of all the cherry tree’s! Lovely haiku.

    1. Thanks! We will have to go again next year!

  2. Pretty photos! Is there really a cherry scent from the surroundings? I can’t remember the last time I visited this garden. Where do you park when you visit ?

    1. Thanks! There is a very light scent in the middle of the trees. If you find some low blossoms you can stick your nose next to it. I park in the zoo parking lot. It’s a nice walk to the garden.

  3. cherry blossoms are so pretty! It is one of my favorite objects in art. I like the haikus you are incorporating lately too!

    1. Thanks! Tell me more about your art interests! I’m a big photography and Impressionist fan.

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