A peaceful two acre garden tucked behind a college campus where koi fish glide through calm water like living jewels. I walked through the gate and the sounds of traffic faded away replaced by gentle waterfalls and rustling bamboo.
Minnesota has a secret Japanese garden that feels like a tiny escape to Kyoto without the expensive plane ticket. The stone paths wind around a pond where bright orange koi follow your footsteps hoping for a snack.
I sat on a wooden bench and watched the light filter through maple trees turning everything soft and golden around me. Minnesota really created a quiet sanctuary where you can forget about deadlines and to do lists for a little while…