A curated European atlas

Explore Japanese gardens across Europe

Explore a research-based atlas of Japanese gardens across Europe, bringing together their histories, design traditions, cultural contexts, and the people who shaped them.

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  • 240+ gardens
  • 30+ countries
  • 170+ years documented

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Browse the database geographically, historically, or through detailed research filters.

Explore geographically Map Browse gardens across Europe and explore their locations. Explore historically Timeline Follow the development of Japanese gardens from the nineteenth century to today. Explore in detail Research database Filter the collection by country, period, type, context, access, designer, and garden features.  

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Follow the development of Japanese gardens in Europe from the nineteenth century to the present.

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About the project

A research-based atlas of Japanese gardens in Europe

Japanese Gardens in Europe documents Japanese gardens, Japanese-style gardens, and related garden spaces across Europe.

The project brings together historical, geographical, visual, and bibliographical information to make these gardens easier to identify, compare, and study.

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240+ documented gardens
30+ European countries
1850s–today historical coverage

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Research the collection in greater depth

Use the research database for detailed filtering, or browse the bibliography for books, articles, and other sources.

Research database Filter gardens by country, period, type, context, and design features. Bibliography Explore publications and sources related to Japanese gardens in Europe.