Nitobe Memorial Garden

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  • Address
    1903 West Mall, University of BC
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  • Phone
    8226038
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  • Transport
    walking: 10-min walk from bus loop along University Way and West Mall

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Lonely Planet review

This lovely garden is a perfect example of Japan's symbolic horticultural art form. Aside from some traffic noise, it's a tranquil retreat, ideal for quiet meditation. Considered one of North America's most authentic Japanese gardens, it's divided into a Tea Garden - complete with ceremonial teahouse - and a Stroll Garden, where the layout reflects a symbolic journey through life following the principles of yin and yang.

You can take part in a teahouse tea ceremony (x604-224-1560; admission around C$5 ) on select days throughout the summer here - reservations are recommended. The garden is named after Dr Inazo Nitobe, a Japanese scholar whose mug appears on Japan's ¥5000 note.