Japanese Tea Garden

One of Brackenridge Park’s most famed sites is the Japanese Tea Garden. The site, originally built in the early 1900s as a rock quarry, was transformed into the garden in 1918 with the help of Japanese artisans and landscape architect Kimi Eizo Jingu. Its design reflects traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring lush landscaping, a waterfall, pagoda, koi-filled ponds, and peaceful walking paths. Over the years, the garden has become a beloved spot for relaxation, reflection, events, and photography. Today, the Japanese Tea Garden remains a living legacy of cultural exchange and artistic design.