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de Young Museum vs Japanese Tea Garden

Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, de Young Museum ranks significantly better than Japanese Tea Garden. de Young Museum comes in at #5 in San Francisco with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

de Young Museum
de Young Museum
8 / 10
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The building almost overshadows the de Young's respected collection of American, African, and Oceanic art." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The permanent collection comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The aggressively 21st-century recycled-copper-clad building looms in the park like an avant-garde aircraft carrier with a crazily torqued tower." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The beauty of the Beaux Arts-style Legion of Honor is matched only by the incredible views afforded by its hilltop, ocean-side setting...the focus is on ancient and European art here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo." Full review
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The museum stays open late for its "Friday Nights at the de Young" program
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Japanese Tea Garden
Japanese Tea Garden
8 / 10
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
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Locals get a discount on entry ($5 instead of $7), so be sure to bring your ID.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for a calming escape from the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Peaceful place to ponder."
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