Tour to Japanese Friendship Garden: Respiting from the Hustle and Bustle of Downtown Phoenix

Although located on a freeway just cordoning off Phoenix's main city area, Japanese Friendship Garden is leagues away from the city's business clouds and the noise of the motorcars as well. Located on the city side of Papago Freeway Japanese Friendship Garden is definitely a place worth visiting if you are interested in botany and landscape architecture. It is a perfect place to experience in the midst of a desert city, especially if you are looking to video-document your trip.

The botany is a heavenly experience in the midst of 1500 tons of rocks that are handpicked from American soil. Their arrangement along the walking paths and dunes in the garden spell one of the most beautiful experiences as visitors move through the fifty different species of plants, including two varieties of bamboo. All this and more makes the venue a perfect place to host intimate parties and events as well.

Private rental at the Japanese Friendship Garden is common for many visitors. Prices are reasonable, and arrangements are available as part of the garden's services. However, you have to be sure arranging for receptions yourself. With a wonderful Tea House as part of the facility, it proves its versatility twice over. Filmography is also entertained as part of the services for people interested in shooting.

Shrubs like Fairy Duster, Yaupon Holly, Japanese Aralia, Purple Hopsheed Bush and Sea Green Juniper attract a large number of visitors interested in close range photography. Trees Chinese Pistache, Indian Laurel Fig, Brazilian Paper, Red Flowering Peach and others are also head turners to quite and extent.