Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden

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Weekday admission to the hosting Brooklyn Botanic Garden is pay-what-you-wish through February. Daytime admission is also pay-what-you-wish during Lightscape installation and de-installation periods.
990 Washington Ave

A serene historic refuge featuring a koi pond, a vermilion torii gate, and paths shaded by maples and cherry trees.

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Designed by Takeo Shiota in 1915, this section of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a classic work of Japanese landscape architecture. The layout integrates a Shinto shrine into the hills, while lily pads and small fish occupy the water. While popular during peak bloom seasons, visiting during the midweek offers a quieter window to find a bench and sit.


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