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Japanese Garden

Maria Orosa Street corner Padre Burgos Street, Manila, Luzon 2004 Philippines
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About About the place

The Japanese Garden is a small garden located within Rizal Park in Manila. It aims to evoke a Japanese aesthetic, featuring a pond, bridge, and some greenery. However, many visitors note that it falls short of a truly immersive Japanese experience and suffers from a lack of consistent maintenance. While the surrounding plaza area is considered more appealing, the garden itself offers a quiet space for relaxation, despite its shortcomings. Entrance requires a small fee.

Best for

This garden is best suited for those seeking a very brief, quiet moment within Rizal Park and have very low expectations. It may appeal to those interested in a quick photo opportunity.

Best season

The dry season (November to May) is the most pleasant time to visit Manila.

Best time to visit

Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. Early morning or late afternoon are recommended to avoid the midday heat.

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Accessibility

Accessibility information is limited. The garden is located within Rizal Park, which has paved pathways, but the garden itself may have uneven surfaces. Details regarding wheelchair accessibility are not readily available.

Kid friendly

The garden is generally safe for children, but the murky pond and lack of dedicated play areas may limit its appeal. Supervision is recommended. Stroller access may be limited due to uneven pathways.

Pet friendly

Pets are likely not allowed, as it's a public park with specific regulations.

Food facilities/restaurants/cafes

There are no food facilities directly within the Japanese Garden. However, Rizal Park offers various food vendors and restaurants nearby. Restrooms are available within Rizal Park.

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Location

  • Maria Orosa Street corner Padre Burgos Street, Manila, Luzon 2004 Philippines
  • +63 2 302 7381

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MartineKarlsen
Manila
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This place is a true dump and it felt like staying in a big garbage place. The place is dirty and honestly filthy. On the top of it, it was stinky as well. It was the worst experience of my life. I will never visit this place again and i don’t recommend this to anyone.

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FredrikStrom
Manila
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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MichaelYates
Manila
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!. Me and my family were so excited to visit this place but it was a huge disappointment. The place was in ruins and it was not managed or kept. It was untidy and in really bad shape. We were not even able to stay long enough to take the whole tour. It was really the worst experience of our lives. Don’t visit here!!

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TaylorCameron
Manila
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!

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DennisVogler
Manila
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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