Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC

A nice sunny day at the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Nitobe Memorial Garden is a 2 1/2 acre (one hectare) traditional Japanese garden located at the University of British Columbia, just outside the city limits of Vancouver, Canada. It is part of the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research.

"I am in Japan," was the reaction of the Crown Prince (now Emperor) of Japan as he walked through UBC's renowned Nitobe Memorial Garden. The exquisite work of art was created out of two-and-a-half acres (one hectare) of pristine forest by landscape architects and gardeners recommended by the government of Japan.

It honours Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) whose goal was "to become a bridge across the Pacific." Among many other memorials to him is his portrait on the 5000 yen note.

Considered to be the best traditional, authentic Japanese Tea and Stroll Garden in North America and among the top five Japanese gardens outside Japan, the Nitobe Garden includes a rare authentic Tea Garden with a ceremonial Tea House.

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