Japanese Gardens

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Japanese Gardens

Splendid formal gardens

45 km south of Dublin
Dublin, Leinster
+353 45 52 1617
http://www.irish-national-stud.ie/

The brilliantly-designed Japanese Gardens lie close to the Irish National Stud in the countryside west of the city. Located in Kildare Town and only twenty miles from Dublin, they are certainly worth the detour or a stop on your way to destinations further afield. The gardens were created in 1906-10 by a Japanese landscape gardener. The path through them is arranged thematically and leads one on a symbolic journey from birth' to death. Features include a Zen rock garden and a variety of exotic plants, trees and sacred bamboos.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Japanese Gardens photo by Kasia and Mike

Japanese Gardens Photo: Kasia and Mike

Japanese Gardens photo by Cris Rodriguez

Japanese Gardens Photo: Cris Rodriguez

Japanese Gardens Photo: lillepingvin

Japanese Gardens photo by Larissa O'Duffy

Japanese Gardens Photo: Larissa O'Duffy