Travel back in time to the 13th-century style Anderson Japanese Gardens, complete winding paths that link pagodas to waterfalls and bridges. You will see numerous flowers and trees including Japanese maples, cloud pines, azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons, and various species of colorful fish, minks, and ducks. You can take a guided tour if you have eight or more guests, or do a self-guided walk of the gardens. While strolling through the gardens, look for statues of angels created by a Swedish sculptor Carl Milles who worked during the 19th and 20th centuries. Get garden ornaments and Japanese candies from the gift shop. Arrange to visit Anderson Japanese Gardens and other attractions in Rockford using our Rockford online trip itinerary planner.
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Anderson Japanese Gardens reviews
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Was looking to kill some time and I was pleasantly surprise. Beautiful Japanese garden with lots of pictures opportunities or just for some relaxing time. Price is reasonable and staff is very...
Was looking to kill some time and I was pleasantly surprise. Beautiful Japanese garden with lots of pictures opportunities or just for some relaxing time. Price is reasonable and staff is very... more »
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This is a 26 acre wonderland of Japanese inspired garden design. Paths offer an unending variety of scenic views. Steams, a river, as well as ponds form naturalized water features. There is also a...
This is a 26 acre wonderland of Japanese inspired garden design. Paths offer an unending variety of scenic views. Steams, a river, as well as ponds form naturalized water features. There is also a... more »
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Going in May allowed us to see so many flowers in bloom and a wide variety of freshly green plants in a beautiful setting full of rocks and water features. Definitely a Japanese garden feel with lanterns and raked sand. Purposeful design with many meandering paths. Parking is super easy and free and the staff is available and friendly with answers to any questions. Not at all crowded during the week.
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I enjoyed Anderson Gardens in Rockford, Illinois this past Saturday. Everything is so beautiful and makes you feel special to have the opportunity to be a visitor. I especially enjoyed the new Spring Bloom Guide that was created by the volunteers at Anderson Gardens. The guide was very helpful in identification of numerous plants and trees blooming at this time, what an excellent idea!! Thank you for all your hard work!
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