Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

[1] Rohō-en (鷺鳳園) is a combination of three kanji: ro (鷺) means heron, a symbol of Himeji City.

Phoenix and Himeji participate in business, governmental, cultural and educational exchanges that promote international goodwill and understanding.

[2] In April 2017, Rohō-en signed a sister garden affiliation with Kōko-en, in Himeji.

[3] The garden features more than 1,500 tons of hand picked rock, stone footbridges, lanterns and more than 50 varieties of plants.

The designers chose plant species that can withstand the rigors of a desert environment while still reflecting the serenity of a Japanese Garden.

Looking at the pond, through trees
Tea House
A pine tree grown on the largest island of the pond, grown in penjing style. In the background, there is a part of the north bridge, the only convex one from RO HO EN.