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Opens 10:00 AMThe Huntington's Japanese Heritage Shōya House is a restored residential compound that recreates rural Japanese life from the 18th century. long_description_potoo
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View all eventsAug 8
Music and picnic season is back! Eligible Members have three opportunities to enjoy the gardens, picnicking, and live music.
Aug 8
Experience the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, where nature's artistry and the spirit of poetry bloom in harmony. Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, The Huntington’s Suzhou-style Chinese Garden, is highlighted in this 90-minute docent-led walking tour.
Aug 9
This summer we’re offering five evenings to walk through our gardens as day turns to dusk. Relax and explore the gardens with friends and family after hours.
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The space offers a serene and quiet atmosphere that captures the essence of a traditional rural Japanese homestead. Walking through the compound feels like stepping back three centuries into a calm, historical setting.ambiance_potoo
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1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
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• Opens 10:00 AMAbout
This site serves as a meticulous reconstruction of a residence from 18th-century Japan. It is designed to provide an authentic glimpse into the architectural and daily life of rural Japanese communities from 300 years ago.story_potoo