Featuring over 300 varieties of roses, a tea pavilion and the signature clipped hedges, the garden opened in 1990 and is part of the larger Planten un Blomenˆcity park.
Located in the metropolis of northern Germany, a city with the most bridges in the world (over 2,300 of them), the garden was designed by landscape architect Yoshikuni Araki.
Being one of the largest of its kind in Europe, it features a lake in its centre. The entrance to the tea house is marked by a wooden gate that rounds off the intimate area of one of the several types of garden at Planten un Blomen. From May till September, the tea house holds traditional tea ceremonies among other interesting events.
Japanese gardens are usually an expression of the nation’s philosophy and history and can be found all over the world – either in city parks like in Hamburg, or near historical sights, as well as on private properties. For Hamburg’s Japanese Garden, plants, rocks and water blend into an idealized image of nature.
In the Hanseatic city, how Hamburg is also known, the rose garden is laid out in a so-called “classical style.” These include historic roses, shrub and wild roses, climbing roses, hybrid teas and many more.
As we found with all the city parks we visited so far, the Japanese Garden in Hamburg allows us to leave the everyday world behind. We can dive into the calmness of the space, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy moments full of peacefulness and serenity.
Planten un Blomen is open all year round and admission is free. The current opening times can be found on the official website.
Location of Japanese Garden in the Planten un Blomen city park
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Sources: hamburg-travel.com, alaturka.info, hamburg.de