The Japanese friendship Garden of Phoenix or ROHOEN is an authentic 3.5-acre stroll garden with tea house. The garden has more than 50 types of plants,
a 12-foot waterfall and a pond with over 300 colorful fish. The name ROHOEN stands for the following concepts:
*RO: a Japanese word for Heron a bird symbol and a 300-year old medieval
castle in Himeji city.
*HO: a Japanese word for mythical Phoenix bird.
*EN: a Japanese word for garden.
Himeji city became the sister city of Phoenix in November 1976 and is one of the nine sister cities around the world. Phoenix and Himeji collaborate in many cultural activities and have shaped a unique cultural vision. It is a joy to stroll in the garden and uncover the hidden views of the landscape while participating in a tea ceremony.
