In the middle of our bustling metropolis is a lush and tranquil garden offering reprieve from the daily grind: the Japanese Friendship Garden. Gain serenity sipping tea at the on-site teahouse or strolling through this Zen-esque property that includes Koi ponds (complete with water lilies), a waterfall, more than 50 varietals of plants, and an abundance of flowers in a rainbow of colors.