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The Japanese Garden

Discover an oasis of tranquillity in a Japanese-style Cornish garden, set in approx 1 acre. Spectacular Japanese maples and azaleas, symbolic teahouse, koi pond, bamboo grove, stroll woodland, zen and moss gardens. A place created for contemplation and meditation. Adm free to gift shop, bonsai and plant areas.

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The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden

About The Japanese Garden

Visit the Japanese Garden & Bonsai Nursery in St. Mawgan village, 1½ miles from the north coast and 6 miles east of Newquay, and discover an oasis of tranquillity. East meets West in this unique, peaceful garden. Set in approximately 1 acre, the water, stroll, moss & zen gardens offer a unique physical and spiritual experience.

Stand on the bridge or *Teahouse balcony, watch the fish glide by, listen to the waterfall tumbling into the pool, sit in the Zen viewing house silently contemplating the rockscape, or stroll the myriad paths absorbing the sights and smells of the beautiful azaleas, spectacular Japanese maples and much more. A journey through this garden is an experience to remember.

*Water Features: Young children need careful supervision.
*The ‘Teahouse’ does not serve refreshments, which are available 2-3 mins walk from our entrance at St. Mawgan Tea-Rooms & The Falcon Inn.

Garden Entrance: Adult £5, Child £2.50, Concessions £4.50, Babes-in-Buggies Free

Our specialist Bonsai & Japanese Garden Nurseries occupy approx. 1 acre adjacent to the garden. The nurseries offer an extensive range of quality plants, statuary & accessories, together with expert advice. Spectacular bonsai display & stock for sale. Entrance free.

Open 7 days a week, 1st March to 15th November (closed for winter),
10am-6pm (last entrance to Japanese Garden 5pm)
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Website:

https://www.japanesegarden.co.uk

The Japanese Garden features

Location details

The Japanese Garden,
St Mawgan,
Cornwall,
TR8 4ET

Directions to The Japanese Garden
St Mawgan village is directly below Newquay Airport. Follow brown & white road signs on A3059 & B3276.

The Japanese Garden openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • 90% wheelchair accessible, with uneven, gravel paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Japanese Garden at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Japanese Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Japanese Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Japanese Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.