Japanese Garden

Wroclaw,Japanese GardenPoland
Japanese Garden
Adama Mickiewicza 1, 51-618, Wroclaw, Poland
The Japanese Garden in Wrocław was established from 1909-1913 as an exotic garden for the Centennial Exhibition. Situated in Szczytnicki Park, it neighbors the Centennial Hall.

The garden boasts nearly 270 types of woody plants, including 78 species of Asian plants, 38 of which are native to Japan, such as Styrax japonicus. It is a significant attraction of Wrocław.

History

Originally, the Japanese Garden was built as an exotic garden in honor of the Centennial Hall exhibition. It was the brainchild of orientalist Baron Fritz von Hochberg, who had a fascination with Japanese culture. While Hochberg conceptualized the garden, it was Japanese gardener Arai Mankichi who brought the design to life. Baron Fritz von Hochberg's project became the star of the exhibition and captured the hearts of many visitors, but after the event ended, it was partially dismantled.

The decision to reconstruct the Japanese Garden was made only in 1994. The authorities of Wrocław sought assistance from the Japanese Embassy in Warsaw, and by 1996, gardeners, designers, and architects from Nagoya took on the project. The project was a collaborative effort, and with the help of gardeners from Wrocław and Nagoya, led by Yoshiki Takamura, the restoration work began in 1996 and concluded in 1997.

Unfortunately, two months after the grand reopening, the garden suffered severe damage due to the devastating 1997 flood. The damage was so extensive that another renovation was necessary, and the garden was closed again for reconstruction.

After significant restoration work, the Japanese Garden in Wrocław was reopened in 1999. Now, the entrance to the park is crowned by decorative gates, through which one can exit onto the central alley leading to the garden's major attractions: a pond with a stone bridge over it, Sake pavilions, living hedges, and a traditional stone garden.

Nowadays

Today, it continues to be a treasured attraction in the city, with visitors coming from all over the world to marvel at its beauty and serenity.