Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acre Japanese Garden located in Hermann Park in Houston, Texas. The garden was designed a Tokyo landscape artist Ken Nakajima and it was opened to the public in 1992. With its waterfalls, bridges, and stone paths that wander among crepe myrtles, azaleas, Japanese maples, dogwoods, and cherry trees, the Japanese Garden is a peaceful hideaway in Hermann Park. The garden was designed by world-renowned landscape architect, Ken Nakajima. Natural materials are used, such as rock, wood, and plants, to give a feeling of serenity. The Japanese Garden features a teahouse and winding paths to explore the lush gardens.
On October 19, 2012, 20 cherry trees were planted in the garden to commemorate the original gift of cherry trees to the United States by Japan in 1912.
Japanese Garden Hours:
March 1 through October 31: 9 am to 6 pm
November 1 through February 28: 9 am to 5 pm
The entrance to the Japanese Garden is near the Pioneer Memorial obelisk just off Molly Ann Smith Plaza near the Heart of the Park. The closest parking lot is Lot A located just off Sam Houston Monument circle. To get to the Japanese Garden from Lot A, follow the decomposed granite path along with the Jones Reflection Pool under the double allée of trees and you’ll see the entrance just off the plaza with the obelisk.
Park Guide
Walks
Enjoy a leisurely stroll in Hermann Park around the Jones Reflection Pool and McGovern Lake but don’t miss walking through the Japanese Garden for a very Zen experience. More ambitious walkers can take the 2-mile Marvin Taylor Trail around the golf course but if you get tired, use the covered Greenway Trail to cut across the golf course to reduce your walk by half.
Fitness
Hermann Park is a great place to come and stretch your legs. Joggers love following the 2-mile Marvin Taylor Trail under the shade of the Park’s historic live oaks. Check out a bike at the B-Cycle Station near Lake Plaza and ride over the Bill Coats Bridge to the Park’s Urban Forest at Bayou Parkland. A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Houston
Off Path
Don’t miss the hidden gems of Hermann Park! Step off the beaten path to discover the natural beauty of Bayou Parkland, the serenity of the Japanese Garden, fun, site-specific art installations on loan to Hermann Park, and more.
Perfect Dating Spot
Bring your special someone to Hermann Park and enjoy some of the most romantic spots in the city.
Address: 6000 Fannin St, Houston, TX
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