Cha No Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden

The theme of this garden is communication and harmony. The design employs a distinctive use of stones, with the shape and arrangement of the stones thoughtfully designed to interact with the plants.

The Garden incorporates varying elevations, creating a sense of depth and is influenced by the traditional flower arranging art of ikebana (‘making flowers alive’), specifically the Ikenobo School.

The planting includes trees commonly seen in the landscapes of Japanese satoyama (countryside), including Acer palmatum, Enkianthus perulatus, Iris, Sedum, Hornbeam and Pachysandra terminalis.
 

At a glance

Who would use this garden?
Created to be the designer’s personal garden
Where is the garden set?
Japan
Who or what is the design inspiration for the garden?
It is inspired by Fushikaden (The Flowering Spirit) by Zeami, a playwright from the Muromachi period, and the teachings of Ikenobo, the head school of Ikebana.

Additional sponsorship from:
Mihara Garden
The Season
AZUSA SEKKEI
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Kubiki
Jutaro
 
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