Anderson Japanese Gardens
Illinois
The garden combines streams, waterfalls, winding paths, and koi ponds in a landscape designed with Hoichi Kurisu. The pond-strolling garden, bridges, and carefully placed stonework make this a focused one-to-two-hour walking stop.
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The garden combines streams, waterfalls, winding paths, and koi ponds in a landscape designed with Hoichi Kurisu. The pond-strolling garden, bridges, and carefully placed stonework make this a focused one-to-two-hour walking stop.
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