Garden of the Phoenix, also known as Osaka Garden, is a lovely Japanese garden located in Chicago, Illinois. Surrounded by East Lagoon from all sides, this garden has become a hidden gem away from all the chaos. The garden is completely designed according to the Japanese tradition. There are bridges, fountains and lanterns cut from stones. Everything is symbolic here and represents greater things. For example, rocks are the symbol of mountains whereas bushes and ponds represent trees and lakes respectively. You can visit this century old garden to enjoy the peace and tranquility here. Take a walk on well-paved pathways and feel closer to the nature.

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