Japanese Garden
A Japanese garden is a traditional style of outdoor space designed around Japanese aesthetics and philosophy to capture and idealize nature, known for their careful use of natural elements, each chosen to create a sense of balance, harmony, and connection with nature.
Stones and Rocks: Stones and rocks form the strong, permanent structure of the garden. They often represent enduring elements of the natural landscape, such as mountains, cliffs, or islands.
Water: Ponds, streams, and waterfalls bring movement and tranquility to the garden. Water often symbolizes life, renewal, and the continuous flow of time.
Plants and Greenery: Evergreens provide the foundational “bones” of the garden and maintain its beauty throughout the year. Seasonal plants, such as Japanese maples, along with moss and other subtle greenery, add changing colors and textures. Rather than relying on bright flower beds, Japanese gardens generally emphasize natural shades of green and understated seasonal beauty.
Traditional Features: Carefully placed elements such as stone lanterns, bamboo water basins, and arched bridges introduce subtle touches of human craftsmanship while complementing the surrounding natural landscape.
Join us for a stroll in a Japanese garden!
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The Japanese Garden Entrance
The Japanese Tea Ceremony Umbrella visible also from the "Tea Ceremony Room".
A "Kakutaikou"Japanese Lantern near the Entrance of the Japanese Garden. "Kautaikou" is a kind of nickname for Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a Shogun made famous for his creation of a "Chashitsuan" (Tea Room) in the Nagoya Castle in Saga, Japan.
A "Jusanjuu Soutou" or "Thirteen Layered Tower" set amoung the trees and shrubbery.
A "Tea House" called a "Chashitsuan" is a place to stop and relax and enjoy a cup of tea while taking a stroll.
Some guests enter the "Chashitsuan".
Fresh air and plenty of open space. A stone table and seats provide a shady place to cool off and take a rest.
A "Kasugagata" Japanese Lantern.
A wide variety of trees and plants along the path.
This is a "Shizengata" meaning "Natural Style" Japanese lantern in which a candle would be placed.
This is a type of Japanese Lantern called a "Hachiakari". "Hachi" means "Bowl", and "Akari" meaning "light". The bowl image is probably from the old fashioned style bowl that was used when boiling rice.
A similar lantern shaded by a tree.
Large stones are often placed in the Japanese Style Gardens after careful consideration of color, texture and size. Properly arranged stones can project a desired atmosphere such as that of a wind swept plain, a high mountain cliff or rapidly flowing river.
More decorative stones ornamented with plants.
A full view of the "Jusanjuu Soutou".
A full view of the "Jusanjuu Soutou".
A beautiful "Shizengata" Japanese Lantern surrounded by neatly groomed trees and bushes where the path returns to the garden entrance.
Hope you enjoyed the little walk in the garden.
