The Furman University Asian Garden is an Asian garden located on the campus of Furman University at 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, South Carolina. It is open daily without charge.
Furman University has a long-term exchange program with Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. The Japanese garden reflects this relationship, and includes a small teahouse.
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