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Outdoors Nathanael Greene Park, Springfield

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

An outdoor spot in Nathanael Greene Park, Springfield, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Apr–Oct.

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Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Nathanael Greene Park, Springfield
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Why go

7.5-acre Japanese garden with koi ponds and a moon bridge.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Springfield, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Nathanael Greene Park
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Apr–Oct

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Springfield, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

    The original Bass Pro flagship, with aquariums and taxidermy, attached to the museum.

    Shopping · 1.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

    Huge aquarium and wildlife galleries built around Ozarks and ocean habitats.

    Sight · 1.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Leong's Asian Diner

    Family restaurant from the inventors of Springfield-style cashew chicken.

    Food · 2.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mother's Brewing Company

    Downtown brewery taproom in a former bakery building.

    Drinks · 2.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

    Civil War battlefield with a 5-mile tour road and walking trails.

    Sight · 6.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Fantastic Caverns

    Ride-through cave tour by jeep-drawn tram, open year-round.

    Activity · 8.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Springfield

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is our only outdoors pick in Springfield; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Springfield guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Springfield run from 41°F in January to 89°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden itself, we suggest: Apr–Oct.

Modelled monthly averages for Springfield from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Springfield weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA
Coordinates
37.17261, -93.32322
Destination
Springfield, Missouri

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden?

Plan on about an hour at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden?

Our pick: Apr–Oct. Insider tip: Seasonal hours; small entry fee.

Where is Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden?

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is at 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA, in Nathanael Greene Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden?

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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