The Morikami Museau and Gardens is a great place to spend an afternoon. The grounds are quite extensive so bring walking shoes. There are six gardens,sculptures, and a beautiful gold fish pond to enjoy. Then it's on to the museum, where you will have to remove your shoes and put on paper slippers. The floors are wooden and they are... more

We took our engagement photos at the gardens and would have done it a little differently if we had known a few things ahead of time. The gardens are beautiful, but the flowers are only in bloom in the spring and summer. We went in the fall and there was nothing in bloom. Secondly, we got there a little after... more

After visiting the nearby American Orchid Society in october 2008, we decided to spend some time at the Morikami gardens in September 2009. Here are our comments. First of all, if you want to get the essence of Japanese gardens, don't rush. Although their brochure states that the trail is less than a mile long, take your time to sit,... more

This is the third time we've been to the gardens and each time we have found it to be a peaceful, relaxing outing. The gardens are beautifully maintained and if you enjoy taking photographs, this is the place to go. We ate at the restaurant this time and had the lunch deal. The food was fantastic and very good value... more

My wife and I participated on Bon Festival in Morikami Gardens yesterday. We love this garden, and we expected a lot from this festival, we wanted to enjoy the Japanese culture and have some good Japanesee food But the night was all about waiting... It was awful! We drove 1 hour from out house to the garden. It took additional... more

Everything is done well and maintained at the Morikami. There is Order here. Don't miss the annual Bon Festival in August, I believe. Bring bug spray because you'll need it. However, it is beautiful at night when they launch all the little lanterns onto the lake to light the way to the afterworld for those loved ones who have visited... more

This place is fantastic. The garden is beautiful and well keep. My friend and I also ate at the Cafe, the food there was good. My friend's salmon was a little over cooked, but my grouper was outstanding. He order two or three appetizers and deserts. He likes to sample everything that looks good. You must go and the prices... more

My husband and I went here on Valentines Day. There was free orgami table set up to make hearts. The walk was beautiful. There was even an aligator in the pond! more

I am not a specialist of Japanese gardens but I loved very much the place. The layout is quite nice and consists of a variety of Japanese gardens laid out in a large park area along with a small museum of Japanese art and surroundinga lake filled with local wildlife. I found the place really relaxing and is of course... more