Japanese Tea Gardens

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Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens blog.

Ron Marucia sent me an e mail yesterday asking about Tea Gardens and their meaning, this was following a post that mentioned tea gardens and tea gardens fairly recently.

The idea of a Tea garden is that it is a spiritual have for the occupants and visitors. It was developed in conjunction with the Tea ceremony which was taught by Se no Rikyu. Tea gardens must never appear artificial and always must have a natural appearance to be enjoyed on approach to the teahouse or small gazebo. Other types of Japanese gardens include elements that have been developed from Tea gardens such as stepping stones, small clusters of trees and stone lanterns.

I hope that goes someway to answering the question and maybe your curiosity too.

For more information about Japanese gardens read my manual at : www.japzengardens.org

More Japanese Garden Pictures For You To Enjoy!

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Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens blog, I really do value your feedback. Thank you.

As promised I have now got hold of some photo’s of The Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix , Arizona USA.

They are posted below and tomorrow there will be a new post as usual. Don’t forget to learn so much more about Japanese gardens go to : www.japzengardens.org

Have a great day.

Japanese Friendship Garden Phoenix , Arizona

Japanese Friendship Garden Phoenix, Arizona

Japanese Friendship Garden Phoenix, Arizona

Japanese Garden in Phoenix , Arizona

Hi,

Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens blog. I am posting twice today and later on will upload some photo’s of this garden.

I hope that you found yesterdays information useful. The Phoenix Japanese garden is set in 3.5 acres in Margaret T . Hance Park in Phoenix, the garden is easily accessible from all parts of the valley too. It opened to the public on Novemebr 16th 2002.

It is closed June through September and costs when open, only $3.00 to enter. they also do private tours, to find out more call 602-256-3204 or e mail: japanese.friendship.garden.PKS@phoenix.gov

They also have Public Tea Ceremonies, as far as I can tell from their information, these are available through reservation only and there is a small fee.

To find out more about ALL aspects of Japanese gardens read my manual it’s at www.japzengardens.org

Have a good day, I will post the photo’s this afternoon UK time.

Worldwide Japanese Gardens

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Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens blog once again.

I have been really digging around to bring you new os some of the best Japanese gardens in the world outside of Japan. By my approximate calcualtion there are  300 of them. I am talking to many of them at the moment with a view to writing posts on this blog about the creme de la creme! Before, I talk about a gem of a Japanese garden that is in the USA, I wanted to reassure you that I will be posting about pruning later this week. For great information about all aspects of Japanese gardens go to : www.japzengardens.org

THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN OF PHOENIX , ARIZONA

This garden is a joint project between the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona and Himeji, Japan. The garden is know as Ro Ho En and the english translation is as follows:

Ro- Heron

Ho-Phoenix bird

En-Garden

This is a truly peaceful oasis for residents and tourists alike. If you stroll through the garden you can see mant traditional elements of the Japanese garden art form. There are stone footbridges, Lanterns, Sculptures, a cobblestone beach and a stunning waterfall and stream. The first structure built was the Tea House and traditonal Tea ceremonies are regularly held here.
The surrounding landscape reflects the subtle seasonal changes of the Arizona climate- it opened in 1996. The Tea house was named by Sen Soshitsu, the former Tea master of the Urasenke School of Tea in Japan. He is a 15th generation descendent of Sen Rikyu, still regarded by many as the greatest Tea master.

The Tea House is named Musoan- in english it means “Teahouse of vision” or “Dream for the future”

I have a couple of photo’s of the Phoenix Japanese friendship garden and I will post them tomorrow with some information about that garden and contact information.

It is a beautiful garden, serene and relaxed and I would reccomend a visit if you are in the area!

The website can be viewed at : http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/jfg.html

Have a good day!

PS Don’t forget my question to you is ‘What do you want to know more about on the subject of Japanese gardens?’ I am collating and researching my new manual and I would like you to contribute to it. Please post a response or clik on the link in the right hand margin to let me know how I can help you. thank you . Russell!

Just One Week Of My Research To Go!

Hi,

Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens blog. I thought I would remind you that my research is nearly complete for my new manual that I am about to start putting together. It will suit enthusiasts and seasoned Japanese gardeners alike- but I would love to hear from you on what you would expect to read about in a manual on ‘JapaneseGardens’. On the right hand side of this page is a link – in blue- just click on it and let me know what you would really like to know more about.

There are just six days to go until I will have my research complete.

Thank you for all the response so far, it is much appreciated. I have also over the weekend been formulating an idea for a Japanese gardens members website, this is tricky to set up but I have found just the right help that I need and I will keep you posted on developments. Let me know if you like the idea of a members site, containing top quality information, advice, a forum etc. It’s something that I am seriously considering…so convince me!!!!

For morw inormation about Japanese gardens go to: www.japzengardens.org  it’s a great book and it’s in plain english, no gobbledy gook!!

More Pictures From Portland Japanese Garden In Oregon

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Thanks for reading my Japanese gardens Blog.

As promised yesterday, I have posted some more stunning photo’s from Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon,USA. Out of the 300 top Japanese gardens outside of Japane this garden is simply stunning. Go visit!!

I posted all the details that you need to know about it’s location, website etc on Saturday’s post.

I very much hope that you enjoy looking at them. I would love to share your Japanese garden pictures with my readers and if you have any please post or e mail me direct at zeniboltd@aol.com.

Don’t forget for the internets best manual on Japanese gardens go to : www.japzengardens.org

Have a great day.

Strolling Garden At Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon-Photo D.M. Cobb