Park across the street, north side of Atherton. It's a residential area. Park closer to Minnie Gant Elementary School. Walk to the signal, cross street, walk back, angle right and to the Japanese Gardens. Good exercise also. Hope this helps.
Parking lot facing the entrance of the garden.
There's a smaller parking lot across the street directly in front of the entrance of the garden. There's special marked spaces that do require payment at the machine for $3. Place the paid ticket on your car dashboard
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