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San Mateo, California: Japanese Tea Garden

A 5-tier granite pagoda was donated by Tonyonaka, Japan - San Mateo's sister city.

Central Park

Address:
Laurel Ave., San Mateo, CA
Directions:
Intersection with 6th Ave., west side of Laurel Ave. in the park. Near the koi pond.
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Concrete pagoda and plaque in the San Mateo Japanese Tea Garden.

Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden, with its park and rose garden, is a great place to roam around on a nice day. In a good area, with loads of restaurants.

[Kelly, 09/04/2019]

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