Kyoto Rock Garden If you are looking to do something a little different with your garden I recommend an introduction to Japanese garden design principles. Even if you only use a few of these concepts, that could take a very average space and give it a lot of depth. Many of us are going for a modern rustic atmosphere and I think we can create something original by looking towards some of these Japanese garden designs. You don’t have to use all of them or even aim to build a fu

modern rustic Japanese garden I have found that by adding modern and rustic elements into the garden we can balance a natural lifestyle with our busy modern world. Contemporary gardens seem too cold and rustic gardens are a little too unorganized and rough. This style combines the best of both garden styles. So, what is a modern rustic garden? A modern rustic garden brings together the best of two worlds; a contemporary and creative garden with a natural and rustic aesthetic.

Daisen Japanese Garden in Autumn Daisen Park Japanese Garden (大仙公園　日本庭園) is located in Southern Osaka in the city of Sakai. This not-so-well-known beautiful Japanese strolling garden is nestled between Daisen Park and Daisen Kofun (tomb). This type of garden is a Kaiyu-shiki style Japanese strolling garden. Technically it is a “Tsukiyama Rinsen Kaiyushiki” with “mountain” hills, waterfalls and a pond you can stroll around. In ancient times the city of Sakai was thriving in i

When you mention ‘Japanese garden’ everyone has his or her own image of what that is. In fact, there a variety of different styles of Japanese gardens, making it difficult to pinpoint one specific definition and image. So being more specific, what is the Japanese stroll garden? A Japanese stroll garden is a large garden of connecting pathways, often surrounding a pond and waterfall, which allow you to discover a new garden scene at each turn. Stretching back to the 1600’s, th