Kyoto Garden

Kyoto Garden is a Japanese garden within Holland Park, featuring stone lanterns, maple trees, tiered waterfalls, and a large pond where orange and white koi fish swim. The space includes different levels and sections connected by winding pathways that guide visitors through the landscape.

The garden was gifted to London by Kyoto's Chamber of Commerce in 1991 during Japan Festival celebrations, symbolizing enduring diplomatic ties between the nations. In 2012, the Fukushima Memorial Garden was added adjacent to it, honoring British support following the 2011 earthquake in Japan.

The garden reflects Japanese landscaping principles through the careful arrangement of stones, water features, and plants that shift in color throughout the seasons. These elements create a space where visitors experience traditional Japanese aesthetic values.

The garden opens daily at 7:30 AM and remains accessible until dusk through multiple entrances on North Abbotsbury Road and Ilchester Place. The pathways move between different levels, so sturdy footwear is helpful, particularly when the ground is wet.

Many visitors overlook that the adjacent Fukushima Memorial Garden was created precisely because of its proximity to the main garden, forming a strong symbolic connection to British relief efforts. This close relationship between the two spaces tells a story of international solidarity.

Location: Holland Park

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:30-(dusk-00:30)

GPS coordinates: 51.50310,-0.20454

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09