🌸 Como Park Japanese Garden| A Serene Retreat in Saint Paul

Tucked within the larger Como Park, the Japanese Garden (formally named "Kozue", meaning "treetop" or "tip of a branch") isn't just a garden—it's a meticulously crafted sanctuary of peace, balance, and natural beauty. Designed in the traditional kaiyū-shiki teien (stroll garden) style, it offers a quiet escape for contemplation and a profound sense of harmony, all for free as part of the public park. ✨ The Kozue Experience: Step through the gate and leave the bustling park behind. The garden is designed as a circular path that guides you past its essential elements: a tranquil koi pond crossed by wooden bridges, carefully placed stone lanterns and basins, manicured pine trees and azaleas, and raked gravel areas symbolizing water. Every view is composed like a living painting. The atmosphere is intentionally quiet and respectful, inviting you to slow down, observe the details, and find a moment of calm. It’s a perfect spot for a meditative walk, quiet conversation, or simply to sit on a bench and absorb the serene beauty. 📝 Short Social Media Caption: “Found a moment of perfect peace in Saint Paul. 🍃🌸 The Japanese Garden (Kozue) at Como Park is a hidden gem of serenity, with its koi pond, stone lanterns, and every carefully composed view. A beautiful, free escape. 📍 Within Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103” #JapaneseGarden #ComoPark #SaintPaulMN #Kozue #Serenity #ZenGarden #FreeAttraction #Peaceful #MinnesotaGardens #HiddenGem