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Japanese Tea Garden

Botanical garden · University Hill ·

Japanese Tea Garden

Botanical garden · University Hill ·
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A century-old quarry reborn into koi ponds, stone bridges, and a 60‑foot waterfall. Always free, with frequent community programs that locals love. Travel editors routinely spotlight it as a must-see oasis within Brackenridge Park. ([saparks.org](https://saparks.org/japanese-tea-garden/?utm_source=openai), [travel.usnews.com](https://travel.usnews.com/San_Antonio_TX/Things_To_Do/Japanese_Tea_Garden_66721/?utm_source=openai))

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Stone bridges, ponds, and a 60-foot waterfall in a historic quarry.

free admission
koi fish
waterfall
photo opportunities
peaceful atmosphere
stone bridges
parking difficult
walking paths
Google Rating
4.8 (16.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
Featured in Eater
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3853 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
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Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Stone bridges, ponds, and a 60-foot waterfall in a historic quarry.

free admission
koi fish
waterfall
photo opportunities
peaceful atmosphere
stone bridges
parking difficult
walking paths
Google Rating
4.8 (16.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
Featured in Eater
Featured in

3853 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Japanese Tea Garden by null
Japanese Tea Garden by null
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