Ready to Visit? We're Waiting for You! Shinzen Friendship Garden is a North American Japanese Garden that has been part of Fresno for 40 years. It is nationally ranked by the Journal of Japanese Gardening and is home to the Clark Bonsai Collection. Shinzen Garden has a variety of curated scenes with a combination of architectural and sculptural features that offers a beautiful backdrop for your special event! Several areas are open for consideration, limited only by logistics.