Japanese Garden Ubc

A magnificent japanese garden at ubc.

Japanese garden ubc. Many japanese resist classifying and categorizing the various features of japanese gardens. Ryo sugiyama is the curator of ubc s very own tea garden nitobe memorial. The nitobe memorial garden is a 2 acre one hectare traditional japanese garden located at the university of british columbia just outside the city limits of vancouver british columbia canada it is part of the ubc botanical garden and centre for plant research. Nitobe memorial garden is considered one of the most authentic japanese gardens outside of japan.

Japanese gardens mean different things to different people. Due to apple market pickups ubc botanical garden is closed for garden visits october 16 18. Best times to visit nitobe garden. It is almost impossible to clearly state what defines a japanese garden.

It s run by the ubc botanical garden but is located in a different area on campus not far from the museum of anthropology. The manicured trees rolling moss and hills. Masks are now required in all indoor spaces at ubc including washrooms. Welcome to nitobe memorial garden a traditional japanese stroll garden and authentic tea house located at the university of british columbia ubc.

These words were spoken by emperor akihito as he walked through the garden. Carefully cultivated to provide year round beauty the garden is especially photogenic in spring and fall when colorful cherry blossoms and maple leaves brighten the tranquil pathways. A japanese tea garden is the more functional of the two traditional japanese gardens it hosts the chado or tea ceremony and serves as a leisure space for the household. The shop in the garden and garden centre remains open and nitobe memorial garden is also open.

Nitobe garden is a small japanese style garden with a couple of ponds bridges outdoor oriental art walking paths trees and other plants. Ubc botanical garden nitobe. Sugiyama was in some way fated for the garden. A reason for this is that beauty that is not explained allows the viewer to remain in a state of wonder.

I am in japan. From the highly manicured trees and shrubs to the koi nitobe garden is a tranquil spot located within the bustling ubc campus. Beloved by locals and tourists alike the nitobe memorial garden is one of the most authentic japanese gardens outside of japan.