Jardin japonais de Tunis, Japanese garden and botanical garden in Montplaisir, Tunis.
The Japanese garden in Tunis is a green space in the Montplaisir district with ponds, stone lanterns, curved bridges, and plants adapted to Tunisia's climate. The entire layout was designed to show harmony between people and nature.
The garden was created with international support and opened to the public in 2006. This opening marked the beginning of a partnership that brought Japanese gardening culture to North Africa.
The space shows Japanese garden design principles through the arrangement of stones, water, and plants along its paths. This layout creates a meeting place where two different gardening traditions come together in one location.
The garden sits near Avenue du Japon in the Montplaisir district and is easy to reach. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the curved bridges and pathways are best explored on foot.
What makes this place special is the blend of Japanese gardening methods with Mediterranean plants chosen specifically for North Africa's climate. This combination shows how traditional Japanese design can thrive in a completely different environment.
Location: Tunis
Inception: November 12, 2006
Address: R59V+WG3, Tunis, Tunisia
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:00-19:00
GPS coordinates: 36.82030,10.19442
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
The medina of Tunis houses historical mosques, palaces, and traditional souks. The archaeological site of Carthage features remnants of Punic and Roman civilizations. Museums like the Bardo display archaeological collections. Modern neighborhoods include Avenue Habib Bourguiba with its colonial buildings. The village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the port of La Goulette complete the architectural heritage of the Tunisian capital.
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