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Asian Art Museum vs Japanese Tea Garden
Asian Art Museum and Japanese Tea Garden are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Asian Art Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Japanese Tea Garden. Asian Art Museum ranks #8 in San Francisco with praise from 5 sources like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Asian Art Museum
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200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Fodor's
"You don't have to be a connoisseur of Asian art to appreciate a visit to this splendid museum, whose monumental exterior conceals a light, open, and welcoming space."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imaginations race from ancient Persian miniatures to cutting-edge Japanese fashion through three floors spanning 6000 years of Asian arts."
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Not For Tourists
"Extensive Asian art collection in the old Beaux Arts style library building--a little claustrophobic in the galleries, but well worth your time."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The finest collection of Asian art in the nation."
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Tea ceremonies are held twice a month in the Japanese tea room.
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"Home to more than 18,000 exquisite art objects spanning 6,000 years of history and culture throughout Asia, this museum is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere devoted exclusively to Asian art."
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Japanese Tea Garden
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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Fodor's
"As you amble through the manicured landscape, past Japanese sculptures and perfect miniature pagodas, and over ponds of carp, you may feel transported to a more peaceful plane."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Since 1894, this picturesque 5-acre garden and bonsai grove has blushed with cherry blossoms in spring, turned flaming red with maple leaves in fall, and lost all track of time in the meditative Zen Garden."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States... located in Golden Gate Park, is a wonderful spot to relax while exploring the park."
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Locals get a discount on entry ($5 instead of $7), so be sure to bring your ID.
Afar Magazine
"Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for a calming escape from the hustle and bustle of the city."
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Not For Tourists
"Peaceful place to ponder."
