Kitagawa Village Monet's Garden Marmottan, Japanese garden in Kitagawa, Japan.
Description
Kitagawa Village Monet's Garden Marmottan is a Japanese garden divided into three main sections: a water garden with water lilies, a flower garden filled with seasonal plants, and a Mediterranean garden section. Pathways connect each area, allowing visitors to move between different planting styles and landscape designs.
History
The garden opened in 2000 after receiving official permission from the Claude Monet Foundation to recreate the original Giverny garden design in Japan. This creation brought a famous French artistic vision to life in an entirely different country and landscape.
Culture
The garden brings together French artistic principles with Japanese design traditions, visible in the taiko bridges and how plants are arranged by season. You can see how Western and Eastern garden styles create something that belongs to both worlds.
Practical
The site is open to visitors every day and can be explored on foot, with paths clearly marked through all three sections. Plan to spend time in each area, as the garden's size works best when you move at an easy pace.
Did you know?
Blue water lilies bloom from July through October in the pond, recreating scenes directly from Monet's famous paintings. These flowering plants form a living connection between the garden and the artworks that inspired its creation.
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