Japan inspired garden in Roihuvuori

The garden features bamboo fences, moon gates, thatched roofs, stone arrangements, sand waves, and a creek spreading across 9,238 square meters of land.

The garden, constructed on a former slate quarry, opened in 1998 and later received over 150 Sargent Cherry trees donated by Japanese residents between 2007 and 2009.

The garden incorporates four distinct areas named after animals: the Little Blue Dragon, Red Phoenix, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise Forest Park sections.

Visitors can reach the garden by taking the metro to Herttoniemi station, followed by buses 82 or 80 to the Keijukaistenpolku stop.

The cherry trees bloom for two weeks around mid-May, creating a setting for the annual Hanami festival with dance performances, haiku poetry, and Japanese tea ceremonies.

Location: Herttoniemi

Official opening: 1998

GPS coordinates: 60.19920,25.05690

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:41