Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Shinjuku-ku, Japan, is an imperial garden that was established in 1906 on a private mansion that previously belonged to Lord Naito, and after the 2nd world war was opened to the public. Set on 144 acres of ground, our gardens encapsulate three styles, each distinctly different and include Japanese gardens, English landscaped gardens and French formal garden. Facilities at our gardens include a greenhouse, restaurant, teahouse and wheelchairs are available at all entrances. Seasons at Shinjuki Gyoen National Garden are spectacular, from spring bringing stunning cherry blossoms, summer exuding a soft green glow, then seeing the beautiful color of autumn leaves and finally, winter arriving with it spectacular snowscapes.READ MORE

Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis, Missouri, are beautiful botanical gardens set on 79 acres of spectacular horticultural displays that include rare and endangered orchids, 14 acres of Japanese gardens, German gardens, thousands of trees and many more stunning and colorful attractions. There are also indoor conservatories. Onsite at the botanical gardens is The Garden Gate Shop stocked with garden accessories, gardening gifts, books, plants and home furnishings. Missouri Botanical Garden also has 2 other properties that include a butterfly house and a nature reserve. READ MORE

Irish National Stud and Gardens in Kildare, Ireland, is a thriving stud farm with excellent facilities that include sheltered paddocks for stabling magnificent mares, foals, yearlings and racehorses not in training. Informative and interesting guided tours of our stud farm are available on a daily basis. Facilities at our stud farm include a horse museum, picnic areas, educational programs and more. Our restaurant offers flexible dining options, including vegetarian dishes, as well as catering services for private events. The Japanese gardens at Irish National Stud and Gardens exudes peace and tranquility and filled with flowers, trees, plants, lawns and amazing rock and water features. READ MORE

The Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia is part of a complex that also includes the Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden, the Arts Centre and the Caroline Bay Brasserie, Cafe and Function Centre, all located on the shores of Caroline Bay in East Gosford. The gallery maintains a stimulating national and international exhibition program in various media including painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and works on paper. The Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden was a gift to the people of Gosford by their sister city Edogawa near Tokyo in Japan and is based on a traditional Shuyu or strolling garden with Japanese features including a Japanese teahouse, raked dry stone garden called a Karesansui, stone lanterns and a pond filled with Koi fish, they offer free guided tours and the roofed Pavilion is an ideal wedding venue. The Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre also offers art classes, practical workshops and demonstrations, has a gallery shop, and the Community Access Gallery offers space for regional artists and is available at a fee.READ MORE

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens in Bundaberg, Queensland, is spread over 27 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens filled with an eclectic variety of trees and shrubs. An integral part of Bundaberg Botanic Gardens is a spectacular lake that is home to about 114 species of birds, and other interesting attractions include a wedding chapel, themed boardwalks, shaded picnic areas, a children's playground and attractive Japanese gardens. Bundaberg Botanic Gardens features a bbq area, bicycle rack, cafe, catering, activities for children, disabled access, parking and toilet facilities for disabled and this, together with the spectacular botanical and Japanese gardens, offers something of interest for visitors. READ MORE

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in Hayward, California, ensures that residents and visitors to our city can experience and enjoy beautiful parks, gardens and facilities that are bound to enrich lives and create an interest in and appreciation for the beautiful outdoors. At Hayward Area Recreation and Park District we provide many educational programs and recreational activities that are aimed at promoting fun, health and wellness. The Japanese garden at Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is a beautiful wedding venue for up to 50 guests, and for larger events an alternative wedding venue is The Meek Estate, for 200 guests. READ MORE

Boss City Club and Spa in Cambridge, MA, is a well-maintained, clean fitness center that is equipped with the latest gym equipment and offers its members the best in health, fitness and sports. Our fitness center has many options available to its members that include fuctional training and stretching areas, cardiovascular and strength training, group fitness, excellent locker rooms and much more. Boss City Club and Spa has a peaceful and tranquil Zen garden where members can relax and unwind after a busy day, and weather permitting, our group fitness classes are held in the serene Zen garden. The Bosse City Spa is an oasis of wellness which is open to the public, and here visitors will enjoy exclusive spa services. READ MORE

The Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House in Saginaw, Michigan offers a strolling garden of absolute beauty with trees, water and rocks arranged to delight over three stunning acres. It's a tranquil place of weeping cherry trees, authentic stone lanterns, hand crafted bamboo gates, an Asian-inspired gazebo, and an arching vermilion bridge over a winding stream, there's also a tea house where traditional tea ceremonies are served by trained docents who explains the ceremony and serves green tea and sweets. The Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House is the idyllic spot for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots, come enjoy.READ MORE

Miami Beach Botanical Garden in Miami Beach is a spectacular botanical garden that promotes green living and also creates environmental education programs for children and adults alike. We host regular gardening workshops that cover a variety of interesting DIY gardening projects and cooking demonstrations. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide interesting and exciting tours of the botanical garden, or visitors are free to explore the gardens at their leisure. The Japanese garden at Miami Beach Botanical Garden encompasses the principles of feng shui with stone lanterns placed amongst plantings to capture the very energy and spirit of nature. There are many choice areas within the garden that are perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings and other special occasions. READ MORE

Walkden Gardens in Manchester, United Kingdom, was named after the original owner, Harry Walkden who had stipulated that the grounds were to be opened to the public as a park, pleasure ground or as botanical gardens. The Friends of Walkden Gardens have done a stellar job in establishing breathtakingly beautiful gardens for the public to enjoy, and they also use the Theatre Lawn as performance space with profits from events being used to constantly improve the gardens. Pride of place at Walkden Gardens are the Japanese Gardens which have been divided into three distinctive and characteristic areas. These areas have been separated by archways and see-through bamboo screens, and our design ideas were based on ideas used in traditional Japanese gardens to create a peaceful, Zen-like garden of tranquility. READ MORE