20 Japanese gardens from around the world

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

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Japanese gardens are laid out all over the world: in the courtyards of houses, in city parks, as well as in historical places, for example, at Buddhist and Shinto temples, as well as old castles. In Japanese culture, gardening is a real art, the same as the art of calligraphy. The first Japanese gardens appeared under the influence of stylized Chinese gardens. The tradition of creating Japanese gardens was passed down from sensei to student. We bring to your attention 20 amazing Japanese gardens from all over the world.

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Honbo Garden, Osaka, Japan. (63highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (LUIS ARGERICH)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Ryoan-ji Temple Garden, Kyoto, Japan. (JAIME PEREZ)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Garden in Carpet, Australia. (JOHN O’NEILL)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu, Japan. In the center of a typical Japanese garden is a house from which it is customary to admire this very garden. (63highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

In addition to a residential house, a Japanese garden may have some of these elements: water (a bridge over water or stones); stone piles or just stones; a lantern (usually made of stone); a tea house or pavilion; a fence, fence or traditional wall. In the photo: Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Madeira, Portugal. (JONATHAN GROBE & HANNES GROBE)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Daizen-ji Tsen Stone Garden, Kyoto, Japan. (CHRIS & SUYEN SELKE)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco, USA. (J. ASH BOWIE)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese gardens are considered a place where a person gets away from the hustle and bustle of life and everyday stresses. In the photo: Ginkau-ji, Kyoto, Japan. (KAISER TIA)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Korakuen Garden, Okayama, Japan. (63highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Kaiyu-shiki are gardens where people walk to fully enjoy their beauty. There are irregularities in certain places so that you can look down. Pictured: Hamilton Gardens, Waikato, New Zealand. (Bit2span)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Stones are used for the construction of paths, bridges and crossings. In the photo: Zen Stone Garden, Japan. (BRIGGITTE JEANNETTE)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese garden in the Netherlands. (FRANS SCHMIT)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Garden in Portland, USA. (LAURA SCUDDER)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Adachi Art Museum, Yasugi, Japan. (63highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Water should be part of the natural landscape in a Japanese garden. That's why you won't find fountains here. The water flows smoothly and gently. Lanterns are often hung over the most beautiful reservoirs. Some gardens even have dried ponds, and they create the same effect as full ones. Pictured: a garden in Kumamoto, Japan. (63highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Keunkan Garden, Nagahama, Japan. (63 highland)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Stone Garden in Koyasan, Japan. (ANTHONY FINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Japanese Gardens in Portland, USA. (STEPHEN GRAY)

20 Japanese gardens from around the world

Green plants are another part of Japanese gardens. Japanese traditions require delicate green shades, but flowering trees and plants are also used here. In the Japanese gardens of the West, many plants unique only to Japan are used. Pictured: Como Park in Minnesota, USA. (KRISTI SAUER)

Keywords: Landscapes | Garden | Gardening | Japan

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