Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
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JAPANESE GARDENS
INTRODUCTION
● Japanese gardens are traditional gardens whose designs are
accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas.
● The art of gardening is believed to be an important part for
Japanese culture for many centuries
● The ideas of these unique gardens began during Ashoka period
● Inspired by Chinese landscape gardens of Taoism and amida
Buddhism,imported from China around 552 AD.
● Japanese gardens first appeared on the island of Honshu, The large
central island of Japan.
○ Their aesthetic was influenced by the distinct characteristics
of the Honshu landscape:
■ rugged volcanic peaks
■ narrow valleys
■ mountain streams with waterfalls and cascades
■ Lakes and beaches
INTRODUCTION
● They were also influenced by the rich variety of
○ Flowers and different species of trees
○ Particularly evergreen trees on the islands
○ And by the four distinct seasons in Japan
■ Hot
■ wet summers
■ snowy winters.
● Japanese gardens have their roots in the Japanese religion
of Shinto, with its story of the creation of eight perfect
islands, and of the shinchi, the lakes of the gods.
● Prehistoric Shinto shrines to the kami, the gods and spirits,
are found on beaches and in forests all over the island.
INTRODUCTION
● Japanese garden design was developed to promote
○ Peace and Tranquility
○ They derive their beauty by mixing and blending natural
materials from the 5 ‘key’ elements of -
■ Water
■ Rocks and Sand
■ Fish
■ Traditional ornaments such as -
● Japanese lanterns
● water basins
● plants and their surroundings.
■ Garden Bridges
● The Japanese have always had a spiritual connection with their
land and the spirits that are one with nature
○ which explains why they prefer to incorporate natural
materials in their gardens.
Ideology
The Japanese believe in the idea of
complete serenity.
One does not merely look after a garden, but guide them through their
journey.
Journey
The design and construction of a Japanese garden are just the first steps in a
very long journey.
The building and the garden should feel like two halves of a whole.
The view from inside the home is very important. The view from the street is
not.
PRINCIPLES
NATURAL
● In Buddhism symbolism, water and stone are the ‘Ying Yang’ two opposites
which compliment and complete each other.
● The clear, circulating water contributes to keeping the air fresh throughout
the summer.
● The bank of the pond is bordered by rocks and in order to preserve the natural
shapes.
● Non geometrical in appearance in order to preserve the natural shapes,
man-made ponds are asymmetrical.
● The ponds and streams are carefully placed according to Buddhist geometry
to attract good fortune.
BRIDGES
PATHWAYS OR TOBI-ISHI
VEGETATION ●
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Cherry (prunus serrulata) and plum trees
are extensively used in japanese gardens.
Some other trees are Japanese
hornbeam, Japanese cornel dogwood,
Japanese cedar
JAPANESE FIR JAPANESE STRIPED BARK MAPLE JAPANESE MAPLE
Pine – Matsu
The Matsu symbolizes perpetual youth and longevity due to its long
life-span.
The pine grove in the complex adds to the intimacy of the Garden. It
creates a quiet, cosy screen that shields visitors from outside
distractions
Japanese Maple – Momiji
Bamboo
Hinoki Cypress
Types of Japanese ❏
the terrain,
Elements like Hills and ponds, or
Gardens
simply flat ground.
❏ Each having particular features and
function.
Types
Traditionally, three main styles of Japanese gardens can be
found here in Japan:
● Rocks, gravel and moss are used to represent ponds, islands, boats, rivers,
seas and mountains in an abstract way.
● Rocks in these gardens are often associated with Chinese mythological
mountains such as Mt. Penglai and Mt. Lu. Karesansui.
● Stones are usually off-white or grey. Occasionally, red or black stones were
added.
2. Tsukiyama / Hill Garden
● This Japanese style garden represents a miniature of
natural scenery that includes ponds, hills, stones,
trees, fishes, bridges, moss, paths, flowers, small
plants and streams.
● The word Tsukiyama refers to the creation of artificial
or man made hills.
● It uses shrubs and trees to block the view to nearby
buildings.
● the garden’s main focus is on hills.
● Bigger compared to dry garden, but can be created in
a small area.
● This garden uses lots of cherry and red maple leaves
trees.
3. Chaniwa / Tea Garden
● A type of beautiful Japanese garden that has a tea
ceremony house along with the garden.
● Can be categorized into two sections:
○ inner garden
○ outer garden.
● The outer garden follows a path which would lead to
reach to its inner garden.
● A stone water basin (tsukubai) is placed in the garden
for washing hands before entering the inner garden.
● The garden’s main features are:
○ Ishidoro (a small stone lantern)
○ Tsukubai (A stone basin where guests can wash
their hands)
○ Nakakuguri (a middle gate)
○ Tobi-ishi (stepping stones)
○ Kakei (a bamboo pipe through which water
flows constantly).
3. Chaniwa / Tea Garden