Hannah Carter Japanese Garden

Life without Justine is pretty rough so far. In addition to being a great writer and amazing resource in the office, she also became a good friend, and, more importantly, my lunch buddy. Justine and I would spend our lunch walking around campus, taking Pilates at Wooden, or checking out new exhibits at the Fowler Musuem. With her gone, my lunch hours have been very lonely and I have been seeking out various activities to make the time more bearable.

Next on my list? The Hannah Carter Japanese Garden. Located about a mile north of campus in Bel Air, this garden was inspired by the gardens of Kyoto, Japan. In addition to a beautiful trees and flowers, the garden boasts pagodas, a sunken bath, a moon-viewing deck, and a koi pond. The garden is not only peaceful and lovely, but also steeped in symbolism.The key elements of the garden are: water, stones, and plants. Water symbolizes the ocean, groups of stones can represent the shore or islands, and plants are supposed to embody a more human spirit. It's a great place to relax and unwind, either with a friend or (sob) by yourself.

The Hannah Carter Japanese Garden is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00am-3:00pm. Reservations are required, and guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. To schedule a tour or learn more about the garden, please visit: http://www.japanesegarden.ucla.edu/.

Comments

[brettkun]

Lovely and reminds me very much of the real macoy

[Facts About Japan]

Yes, these look very authentic. I live in Tokyo but love escaping to Kyoto where I can enjoy this type of scenery more.

[jane]

Thanks for sharing this information

[syhadi]

Oh this is way too cool.

[Tola's garden]

Japanese gardens are my favorite type - so simple and so peaceful. Sand, water, and stone, some plants...and all in minimal. That's why - thanks for this post! :)

[japanese words]

Great picture. I could easily spend 5 hours there just relaxing and then have to be kicked out at 3:00pm.