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The Art of Gravel Pattern

When the low morning or evening sun
casts long shadows in the garden,
the texture of rocks and gravel take center stage.

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Moss in The Japanese Garden

Moss is a a fascinating plant that has been
a central element in Japanese gardens
for centuries.

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Ryōan-ji

Ryōan-ji maybe is the most famous
rock garden of Japan.
But for sure the most mysterious one...

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Japanese Garden Paths

Ryōan-ji maybe is the most famous
rock garden of Japan.
But for sure the most mysterious one...

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Saihō-ji (Koke-dera)

The garden of

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Stone Setting

Zen gardens with their stone arrangements are usually the first association
people have when thinking about Japanese gardens. Reduced colors and
little vegetation let the eye rest and calm the mind, giving the garden a peaceful atmosphere.

About Us

Real Japanese Gardens wants to inform through garden guides and explanational eBooks about the beauty of real Japanese gardens. View our page to find information about more than 100 gardens in Japan and use our original Garden Finder to search gardens by style, area or time period! Meet the heads behind Real Japanese Gardens…

Our Vision

We want people in and outside of Japan to not only enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens, but also to understand where they come from and why they were built. Even more, we want the world to see…

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Elements & Explanations

What makes a Japanese garden a Japanese garden? The gardener carefully selects the elements of his garden in accordance to Japan’s culture influenced by its unique history and religion.

Services

Searching for original RJG goods or garden advice/design? View this page to see what we can do for you!

eBooks

This is an overview of the e-books we have published so far. We are continuously working on new e-books. We have three garden categories – famous gardens, secret gardens and private gardens.

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It is available as paperback and kindle book!

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You can watch our garden videos from all over Japan on YouTube. We are visiting gardens on a regular basis during all seasons and also film our work from time to time.

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