A sunken garden behind the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, finished in 1980 by Takeo Uesugi. Its 170-foot 'clear stream' tells the story of the generations: a rushing fall for the Issei, a split stream for the Nisei, a calm pond for the Sansei. It sits below street level, so most people walking through Little Tokyo never find it.
- Address
- 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Hours
- not verified; JACCC office Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 (jaccc.org, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Check jaccc.org first: the garden is also rented for weddings and events
- Combine with the Go For Broke Monument and JANM, five minutes away
- Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station is a 7-minute walk