Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

About Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, known as Rohoen, is a joint project between the City of Phoenix and its sister city, Himeji, Japan. Visitors stroll through three distinct garden spaces: a stroll garden, tea garden, and dry garden, designed and constructed as gifts from Himeji's citizens. The centerpiece is a traditional teahouse called Musoan, where the Tankokai tea group has offered authentic Japanese tea ceremonies for nearly three decades. The garden hosts cultural programs including wabi sabi pottery classes, moon meditation sessions, and tea tastings. Nature and seasonal changes shape the visitor experience as visitors slow down and find deeper presence among carefully selected plantings and decorative features. The garden operates on a seasonal schedule with varying hours, and tickets are sold online through the venue's website. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the garden welcomes visitors seeking cultural immersion and peaceful reflection grounded in Japanese traditions of harmony and tranquility.