r/JapaneseGardens

I was lucky to see it open, as it is only available for viewing for a few weeks in spring and autumn. A friend of mine told me that’s because the moss is green only during this period.

A few shots from the end of our honeymoon in San Francisco. Portra 160 on a Fujifilm Natura Classica.

Hello brain trusts, beginner japanese garden enthusiast here. Wanted to get your opinion for a low maintenance gravel area beneath a deck..

The idea is instead of digging, laying a weed mat and filling the area with rocks, and deal with weeds later on, we fill the gaps between the rocks with cement.

I haven't seen these used in japanese garden designs, safe to say it's not the norm.

My question is, as someone who has delved in this area for longer than I do, would you go against this idea, and why?

If you're potentially ok with it, would you have suggestions on how to make the rock design 'more japanese'?

Thank you 🙏

Shimeiso is a wonderful traditional Japanese house surrounded by a beautiful garden where spring water flows naturally. It is a place with a very calm and relaxing atmosphere, so I really recommend stopping by and enjoying a matcha tea there, for example.

If you want to learn more about this destination, check out my guide on the best things to do in Shimabara!