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Japanese Tea Garden vs San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Both are praised by writers. Overall, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) scores significantly better than Japanese Tea Garden. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is ranked #1 in San Francisco with praise from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Not For Tourists and Afar Magazine.
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."
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Concierge
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151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge
"This architecturally arresting black, gray, and white museum... has five floors of 20th-century art, including works by Matisse, Pollock, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) was destined from its start in 1935 to become an eclectic, unconventional museum."
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Travel + Leisure
"The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has been the premier West Coast spot for modern art since 1935, with over 27,000 works from Modernists and contemporary artists."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Currently under construction until 2016... the museum's collection is on display in galleries and museums throughout the Bay Area."
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Not For Tourists
"Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
