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Anderson Japanese Garden

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, Illinois 61107 USA

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Opens Tue 9a

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“Opens minds to a different culture”

In our hectic and stressful world, Anderson Japanese Gardens opens minds to a different culture while offering guests a place of peace and tranquility where they will find healing, renewal, inspiration, and a re-energized soul. We are an authentic Japanese Garden maintained by the highest of standards that touches the soul of our guests. With grace, elegance, and gentle awareness we exemplify the Japanese cultural heritage of respectful humility in service to people of all cultures.

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Reviewed by
janiceandacott

2 Reviews
1 Helpful

August 11, 2015

I have not been here. Do you know this garden is considered the number 1 Japanese Garden in the USA? http://www.rothteien.com/topics/na-survey.htm

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Reviewed by
afjunkie2003

19 Reviews
2 Helpful

July 28, 2022

Rated 5.0

Awesome garden! Beautiful to walk through and we enjoyed the peace we got from it until we got back in the car. Lol are we there yet! Lol

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Lesli Peterson

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1,213 Reviews
62 Helpful

June 22, 2022

Rated 5.0

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a tranquil oasis located in Rockford, Illinois. Hoichi Kurisu, a world-renowned Japanese garden designer, created the gardens and the North Americans regard it as one of the most remarkable Japanese gardens in the United States.

Spanning 12 acres of land, the gardens feature beautiful tea houses, 16th-century style gazebos, pavilions, waterfalls, babbling brooks, and a wide variety of colorful plants and flowers.

Guided tours are available for those who want to learn more about the history and design of the gardens. Be sure to visit Fresco at the Gardens for a unique dining experience amidst the colorful plants and tranquil waterscapes.

We think a visit to the gardens is one of the best things to do in Rockford, IL!

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Reviewed by
roadtripper438587

1 Review
0 Helpful

October 23, 2021

Rated 5.0

Worth the visit!

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Reviewed by
shell0673

6 Reviews
0 Helpful

March 06, 2020

Rated 5.0

This was wonderful! I visited back in 2018. Well worth the price. Such a peaceful place. Beautiful!

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Reviewed by
Suzy Guzman

4 Reviews
2 Helpful

August 01, 2018

I really liked this place! It was so peaceful and much greenary. I loved it! I recommend it. Their parking gets really crowded fast so I recommend you get there early!

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