Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden
After 12 years, the Nishinomiya Garden became reality in the spring of 1974. Various garden elements have been artistically placed in an asymmetric, strolling pond style, creating a beautiful garden in the Japanese tradition. The garden is called a 'rising star'.
This garden provides an intimate reminder of nature, inspiring tranquility, and peace. An excellent place for meditation. It symbolizes the friendship of Spokane and its sister city, Nishinomiya.
In 2004, the garden was ranked 24th from more than 300 public Japanese gardens by The Journal of Japanese Gardening. The garden has moved up in the ranking to number 16. The garden is open daily from 8:00 am to one half hour before dusk, from April 1st through November 1st.
The Friends of Manito would like to thank the Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society for all the many knowledgeable volunteers which have helped maintained the pond's reflections.
