# Japanese Friendship Garden > Serene koi ponds and traditional Japanese architecture create a peaceful atmosphere with lush greenery and quiet pathways. Visitors find shady meadows and benches ideal for relaxing or picnics. The garden maintains a tranquil vibe with few people around, enhancing its calm experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/JapaneseFriendshipGarden - Address: 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, California, United States - Phone: +14087947275 - Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2835/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Quiet — 9.6/10 - Relaxing Spot — 9.4/10 - Peaceful — 9.3/10 - Meditation Spot — 8.9/10 - Date Spots — 8.1/10 - Outdoor Space — 8/10 - Picnic — 7.3/10 - Fish — 6.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.5/10 - Parks — 5.6/10 - Parking Available — 5.2/10 ## What people say - "It's a peaceful, lovely spot for a quiet stroll." - "The koi fish here are really pretty and colorful." - "Feeding the koi is a fun activity, especially with family." ## Good to know - The Japanese Friendship Garden closed at 5pm on Sundays in September. - Dogs are not allowed in the park. - Currently, only one pond is functioning, and the tea house is closed for restoration. - I had to pay $10 for parking at the Japanese Friendship Garden. - The red bridge is closed for maintenance. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.