Hermann Park Japanese Garden

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Hermann park japanese garden. With its waterfalls bridges and stone paths that wander among crepe myrtles azaleas japanese maples dogwoods and cherry trees the japanese garden is a peaceful hideaway in hermann park. The japanese garden in hermann park is definitely one of the most underrated piece of oasis in houston. Hermann park s japanese garden.
More ambitious walkers can take the 2 mile marvin taylor trail around the golf course but if you get tired use the covered greenway trail to cut across the golf course to. Over the years the garden had begun to settle into a texas style garden and was at risk of losing its japanese nature. Visitors can explore a variety of themed garden rooms arranged situated along a spacious central lawn the centennial green and are home to more than 490 new trees of over 50 species 760 hedge shrubs 55 000 perennial bulbs 650 azaleas.
Hermann park is a wonderful place to spend a day. The japanese garden in hermann park is built in the daimyo style a traditional design that dates back to the 17th 18th and 19th century stroll gardens. However you wish to contribute your financial support helps provide priceless experiences and create cherished memories for visitors today and for the years to come.
The garden was designed by world renowned landscape architect ken nakajima. 21 reviews 68 of 314 things to do in houston. The city of houston donated the land and helped with the construction.
The japanese garden in hermann park is operated by the city of houston parks and recreation department and was created by the efforts of american and japanese businesses with grants from many foundations and individuals. Our most popular tours and activities. Whether you wish to ride the train along the hermann park railroad pedal around in a pedal boat on mcgovern lake jog along the trails or enjoy a peaceful moment in the japanese garden hermann park offers countless opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
It is a symbol of friendship between this country and. The gardens were custom made for hermann park and add a new dimension to houston s garden attractions. Improvements to the garden began in 2007 with annual direction by the design and landscape team from japan and will.