James Irvine Japanese Garden at JACCC — Attraction in Los Angeles

We went there after looking up on Google that the garden was open, however, when we got there we found out it was closed. You can see the garden from the outside and from a top view looking down which was ok. The entrance to the garden was a bit confusing to find, but I think the main entrance is through the building on the lower level. It wasn't until we entered the building and saw a sign saying the lower level of the building as well as the garden are closed. What's most frustrating is that we paid for parking, which finding a spot is already difficult enough to find, and then found out after searching a little bit that the garden was closed. Also, the garden looked pretty small so I think even 10 minutes or less of...

This magnificent Garden is well protected and only open, during special events and viewable, from the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center. The meticulous care and love is felt, even from the public area, above. This secret 'breath of fresh air' is a wonderful experience, even if, only from the ledge, above it,...

Excellent (design / layout / landscaping). The stream seems to allow for a very "free - flowing" of the mind. A real "Zen" moment captured in time. Interesting sculptures and lay out of rock decor. Well maintained. A creative horticultural expression. An extraordinary mood setter for contemplation and...