Shirotori Garden

Shirotori Garden is a Japanese strolling garden in Nagoya featuring multiple landscapes within its large grounds. The design connects various water features, planted areas, and walking paths that guide visitors through different natural scenes and compositions.

The garden was built during the 1980s on land that once held a lumber operation. The project became part of a major international exhibition that later led to the site opening as a permanent public garden.

The name Shirotori means white birds, which represent purity in Japanese tradition. Visitors notice how the garden's design incorporates this symbolism through carefully placed stones and water features that reflect classical aesthetic principles.

The garden is accessible on foot and provides seating areas along the paths for resting. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since some routes cross uneven surfaces and terrain changes throughout the site.

The site was designed specifically as a model for contemporary Japanese garden design, showcasing innovative techniques when it was created. The water and landscape composition was shaped by modern thinking applied to traditional principles.

Location: Atsuta-nishimachi

Official opening: April 14, 1991

Part of: World Design Exhibition 1989

Website: http://shirotori-garden.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 35.12588,136.90090

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41