LAKBAY LAGUNA : JAPANESE GARDEN. IS THE YAMASHITA TREASURE BURRIED HERE?
- Rasty Sanchez
- Aug 9, 2016
- 2 min read
Japanese Garden in Cavinti Laguna is a 3 hour drive away from the metro. Because of the cool and fresh atmosphere , It is one of many best weekend getaway spots of people who would like to take a breather from the bustle of the metro.
If you guys must know, I am proud ‘Cavintinian’. I was born and raised in this amazing town of Cavinti. I have been in this garden countless times already and this is probably one of my favorite spots in town. Being a big fan of Japanese Anime/cartoons is maybe the reason why I keep coming back here over and over and I was always thinking that going to this place is the best way to get connected to Japan.
Japanese Garden is a memorial park and was established by Japanese Government in the 1970’s as a remembrance of Japanese soldiers who died during the Second World War. According to my grandparents It is the burial site of the famous Yamashita and many believes that the Yamashita treasure was buried somewhere here. This maybe the reason why I still keep coming back here lol!
This place is a perfect destination for family getaway, Picnic, biking and even for a brokenhearted The serene atmosphere can make you feel relax and peaceful. People can visit Japanese Garden any time from 7:00am to 4:30pm, and just pay for the PHP20.00 entrance fee.
This place is also perfect spot for photo shoot. Pre-nuptial, wedding, birthday or even just for fun. Just observe silence as it is a memorial park.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Public Transport:
1. Take bus to Sta. Cruz Laguna – ETA 2 1/2 hours Cubao ( (HM Transport): 180 php or 140 php regular
Pasay/Buendia/Gil Puyat (Jac Liner, DLTB, Greenstar): 140 php 2.Upon reaching Sta. Cruz Laguna, take jeep to Cavinti/Lumot: 30 php – ETA 45 minutes
3.Tell the driver to drop you off directly at Japanese Garden.
Private Vehicle:
SLEX: Take the Calamba exit going all the way down to the town of Pagsanjan. Upon reaching the public plaza of Pagsanjan, you either turn right from the municipal hall heading to the municipal proper of Cavinti or turn left taking the Lumban-Caliraya route.
JAPANESE GARDEN
Address: Brygy, West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9AM - 06:00PM
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