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Discover tranquility of traditional Japanese garden. Stroll through serene paths, admire koi-filled ponds, taste of green tea, and experience the timeless elegance of Japan’s cultural heritage.

Unity of Water and Small Pavilion: for Japanese gardens, use of water is important consideration. This garden has been praised by garden and building experts for its excellent water features and the stunning unity between the garden and the house

Like a picture frame Bay Window with Shoji Screen: this window on the west side of building was positioned to enjoy the moon's reflection in the pond. Zelkova wood on the top of the window, is cloud shaped, will emphasize the scene.

Stones to Guide Your Steps Towards the Pavilion: the stepping stones in the center behind, are intentionally arranged slightly staggered to make the garden look naturally beautiful and to allow you to see a beautiful water view while walking on it.

Recreating Nature’s Scene: flowing water with a bridge over it, lush trees, three-dimensionally arranged rocks, and more are all designed to make the garden feel like you are visiting pure nature, despite its limited space

Luxurious Construction is Not Always Necessary: this mountain pond, where colorful Nishikigoi carp swim, originally didn’t even have a name. A local planted water lilies and released carp into the pond, and a picturesque landscape was born.

A Scene That Catches Your Eye: a drop of water falls into a moss-covered stone bowl, gently rippling the surface. In this easily overlooked moment, you can sense the accumulation of history and the enduring presence of nature.

Role of Water in Japanese Garden: in Japanese culture, water is considered pure and treating for the body and soul. Visiting a floating pavilion in the water is like escaping the mundane world and cleansing your mind.

Pine Tree Ready for Winter: "Yuki-tsuri", traditional technique for holding tree branches in a cone shape using straw ropes to prevent from breaking by snow. Both practical and beautiful, and seasonal feature that signals the beginning of winter.

The Most Minimum Garden: Karesansui is the ultimate minimalist expression of natural scenery in a Japanese garden. Straight lines and curves are drawn on a ground covered in fine white stones, also symbolizing the refined beauty of simplicity.

A Pine Tree with Uncovered Roots: while roots are usually exposed by rainwater, in this case, the tree was deliberately transplanted onto a raised mound to reveal its roots, developing into this unique shape to emphasize its living power.

Traditional Method of Pest Control: insects are lured into the "wrap" around a tree trunk as they seek warmth. It also seems like they are concerned about the cold of winter, reflects a heartwarming Japanese tradition of caring for their trees.

As the saying goes, "God resides in the details," and if you look closely at the finer details of a Japanese garden, you will appreciate the skills and how gardeners and artisans care for their work and also wonder of nature.

Shishiodoshi "Deer Scarer": bamboo cylinder is gradually filled with drops of water falls under its own weight, it makes a pleasant noise as it hits a stone basement. It was originally designed to scare away wild animals and protect crops.

Introduction

When you stroll through any city in Japan, from the smallest towns to major hubs like Tokyo, you’re almost certain to encounter at least one traditional Japanese garden. These gardens, which encapsulate the essence of Japanese culture, will leave you impressed by their variety and scenery. Behind their serene beauty lie elements such as the Japanese way of thinking, long-standing customs, and rich history. By gaining a deeper understanding of these aspects, you’ll appreciate the gardens even more.

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Comparison with the West: Embracing Asymmetry

While Western gardens emphasize symmetry and geometric designs, Japanese gardens find beauty in the natural, varied landscape.This value was based on Japanese culture and spirituality, which places greater importance on imperfection than perfection when it comes to natural objects and people. However, modern society has been shifting toward a preference for uniformity and perfection.

Recreating Natural Scenery

Another key feature of Japanese gardens is their recreation of natural landscapes using stones, ponds, plants, and other items from nature within the limited space of the garden.

Considering that straight lines do not exist in nature, you may understand why Japanese gardens often use curves rather than straight lines. The unevenly rounded contours of the pond, the undulating paths, are hallmarks of this unique garden style.

The Value of Unique Appearance

Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers, carefully shaping them to reflect the beauty of nature. Each bonsai tells a story of balance, harmony, and patience, offering a serene connection to nature in even the smallest of cups or bowls.

Unique appearance of the trunk is appreciated, and this also shows the bonsai spirit of embracing the charm of nature.

Emphasis on Water as a Symbol of the Source of Life

Commonly Japanese gardens are constructed centering a pond and water represents movement and vitality. For this reason, various techniques are used to imitate water even in places where there is no water, such as arranging rocks. "Zen garden" is one of them uses rocks, gravel, and sand to symbolize natural elements like mountains and rivers.

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