Japanese immigrant and pineapple farmer Sukeji "George" Morikami, a member of the original Yamato settlement, donated his spectacularly landscaped 200-acre property for the establishment of a museum showcasing Japanese culture. Today you can wander more than a mile of pine-lined nature trails around koi-filled ponds, experiencing different Japanese gardens from bonsai to a 12th-century shinden (pleasure) garden modeled on a noble estate. The outstanding museum showcases more than 5000 Japanese antiques, objects and works of fine art.
On the third Saturday of the month you can take part in a tea ceremony in the Seishin-An Teahouse ($5 with admission to the museum). Cultural and educational events and classes are also offered. Check out the website for details.
The museum's Cornell Cafe serves neo-Japanese cuisine such as sweet-potato tempura, ginger-roasted duck and sushi rolls. It is considered one of the best museum restaurants in the country.
The museum is located 7.5 miles southwest of Old School Square.
