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Japanese Garden

This stunning area of the Gardens is viewable from the perimeter apart from on Wednesdays and Saturdays when it is possible to book onto a guided tour with a knowledgable guide at 11.30am and 1.30pm during high season. Book at the Garden Entrance on the day, limited spaces available. (Weather permitting)

The Japanese Garden was almost certainly the result of Alan de Tatton’s visit to the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at the White City in London in 1910.

Inspired by what he saw there, Alan de Tatton decided to introduce a Japanese garden to Tatton.  A team of Japanese workmen arrived to put together what is now rated to be the “finest example of a Japanese Garden in Europe.”

The Shinto Shrine and artefacts contained within the garden are all reputed to have been brought from Japan especially for the construction of the garden.

The garden itself is in the style of the tea garden which does not reflect the strict discipline of other Japanese styles, e.g. the dry garden or the stroll garden.  In this form of art, the Japanese portray many scenes, both mythical and factual, but all must harmonise with nature. The important elements of plants, stones and rocks are carefully placed to produce a natural balance.

Stones and rocks are selected for their form, particularly their representative shape. It is not unusual for a mound to be built capped off with white stones representing the sacred snow-capped Mount Fuji, the most important mountain in Japan. Lanterns come in all shapes and sizes having different functions such as the specially shaped snow viewing lanterns, designed to trap as much snow as possible on the top of the lantern to add to the beauty of the garden in Winter.

Flowers as such are not given as much consideration, however tree shapes are of great importance and as a result pruning techniques are critical and take many years to develop. This garden uses many Japanese Maples or Acers which you would not always find in the true Japanese gardens. Attention is always paid to the form and shape of the plants as can be seen from the Bamboo at the west end of the garden. Many evergreen plants are also included here which add to the winter interest.

The garden was restored in 2000/2001 for the Japan Festival and was the result of over 14 years of research with input from various Japanese specialists. The project restored the garden to its original state when first created for the Egerton family in Japanese ‘style’ with a heavy western influence.

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Tatton Park

One of the UK’s most complete historic estates home to a medieval Old Hall, neo-classical Mansion, landscaped gardens, a rare-breed farm and 1,000 acres of deer park.

Knutsford, Cheshire

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• Facilities for children
• Mostly wheelchair accessible
• Parkland / open spaces
• Pet friendly
• Picnic area

Parking Drop off zone for disabled passengers and limited blue badge holder spaces are available in the Stableyard car park, close to the Mansion and Gardens. Blue badge holder spaces are available in the main car park with level tarmac/flagstone access to Stableyard (200m). Blue badge parking is available close to the Farm and Old Hall (by prior arrangement). Provision is made for nearest available areas for large parkland events/shows.

Additional Information There are accessible toilets available in the Stableyard and at Knutsford Entrance. Toilets are also available at the Old Hall and Farm during attraction opening times. There is tarmac access at the Stableyard and a paved approach path to the toilets at the Farm.

Electric buggies (Gardens only) and manual wheelchairs are available for loan when visiting our attractions.

Assistance dogs are allowed in all areas of the estate both inside and outside.

Visit the Tatton Park website for details of our accessibility arrangements. If you require further information please call Tatton Park Reception on 01625 374400 or email Tatton Park [email protected] to be directed to the appropriate person.

Read more about accessibility at Tatton Park here.

Tatton Park is one of the UK’s most complete historic estates. It is home to a Medieval Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breed farm and 1,000 acres of deer park. Our speciality shops, restaurant, adventure playground, events and educational programmes combine to make Tatton one of the most popular family days out in the North West.

The stunning parkland is home to two herds of deer and is ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. Tatton’s shops offer a wealth of gifts and produce reflecting the character of the estate.

The impressive Neo-Classical Mansion was designed by Samuel and Lewis Wyatt. It provides an appropriate setting for the Egerton family’s commissioned Gillows furniture and lavish collection of art, books and ceramics. The huge kitchens give the visitor a contrasting view of domestic life in the 1880s. A visit includes the permanent Maurice Egerton exhibition and a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Please note:  The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.

Parkland: 24 March – 27 October. 10am – 7pm (last entry 6pm).

Mansion: 24 March – 27 October. Wednesdays to Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays. 12:30pm to 4:30pm (last admission 3:30pm).

Gardens: 24 March – 27 October. Open daily. 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm).

Farm: 24 March – 27 October. Open Tues – Sun. 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm).

See their website to double check their opening times

Historic Houses Members enjoy free entry to the Mansion and Gardens.

Select “Mansion Entry Concessions” when booking online.

Parkland Vehicle Entry: £6.50 – £9.50 (dependent on time of year).

Entry to Farm: £9 Adult. £7 Child. Discounted family tickets available.

Tatton Park welcomes groups of 15 or more. Whether you are a tour operator or a group of friends with a shared interest – we’ll build you an itinerary to make the most of your time with us. To make an enquiry, please email [email protected] .

To qualify for group discounted rates and to benefit from our Meet and Greet service then your visit must be pre-booked at least two weeks in advance.

Private tours are available at each attraction – Mansion, Gardens, Farm, and the Old Hall – for group visitors exclusively. See below:

History of the Mansion – explores the rich history of the mansion and its important collections, reflecting the wealth and status of the Egerton family. Duration: 90 mins | Max: 20 people

Tatton’s Treasured Collection – unveil the secrets behind treasured artefacts usually hidden from public view. Duration: 90 mins | Max: 15 people

History of the Gardens – journey through history and horticulture with an expert craftsman gardener on a tour tailored for you. Duration: 90 mins | Max: 20 people

The Japanese Garden – an immersive tour beyond the fence of one of the most carefully preserved areas of Tatton. Duration: 60 mins | Max: 15 people

History of the Farm – explore our Field-to-Fork story spanning generations with farm workers from the 1940s. Duration: 2 hrs | Max: 15 people

Tatton Technology at the Mill – experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Tatton’s pioneering technology at the agricultural mill. Duration: 75 mins | Max: 15 people

For more details, please head to www.tattonpark.org.uk/visit/group_visits/group_visits .

Getting here

Tatton Park is situated in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire in the North West of England and is easily accessible from major roads and railways with good public transport links to Knutsford. It is just 20 miles from Manchester and 30 miles from Chester.

Travelling by Car Tatton Park is signposted from Junction 7 of the M56 and Junction 19 of the M6. The entrance to the park is approximately half a mile from Knutsford Railway Station. It is recommended that post code WA16 6SG is used for Sat Nav systems.

Travelling by Public Transport Knutsford Railway Station is situated half a mile from the Knutsford Entrance to Tatton Park. It is a further two mile walk down the estate drive to the Mansion and Stableyard area where the Garden entrance is located along with Tatton’s speciality shops and Stables Restaurant.

Local bus services are available to Knutsford including the D&G Buses route 88 from Macclesfield and Altrincham via Wilmslow, D&G Buses route 89 from Northwich and Warrington’s Own Buses route 47 from Warrington.

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Northern England Japanese style gardens open to the public

The UK has a number of publicly accessible Japanese style gardens shown in the listing below. It includes some of historic interest and value as well as very recently constructed gardens. The gardens vary greatly in both size and standard. Many of the gardens are sited in public spaces or parks and some unfortunately have been subject to damage and lack of  maintenance. 

Appreciation of these gardens is to a large extent subjective and this particular selection is not intended to identify ‘the best’ gardens, merely to reflect the wide range of gardens and their different styles that are open to the public.

To add further detail to each garden, if known the date of construction, date of any restorations and brief descriptions are also given.  Images of the gardens may not be recent and have been supplied by JGS members unless otherwise stated.

Click on the name of the garden for website and when appears grey for more information and pictures if available.

Valley gardens harrogate japanese garden.

Date of construction: Early 1930s

Date of restoration: 2017

Located in The Valley Gardens in Harrogate North Yorkshire, a Japanese Garden existed from about 1930. During subsequent decades the garden, although retaining its name, gradually lost its identity. Restored in 2017 by the Friends of Valley Gardens and the JGS the garden is now a popular destination for the many visitors to Harrogate. The garden is a large stroll type garden incorporating many garden features previously lost. See JGS restorations  page for more information.

Horsforth Hall Park - Leeds

Date of construction: Early 1980s

Date of restoration:2009

Description: Situated in Hall Park in Horsforth a suburb of north west Leeds, this walled garden was previously tennis courts. Built in the early 1980s and containing many typical features found in Japanese gardens with a vermillion bridge, pond and rock arrangements. Extensive renovations  occurred  in 2009. 

Images taken in 2018

Grantley Hall

Date of construction: Early 20th Century

Date of restoration: 2020/2021

Pre-booking essential and entry is for guests and diners only

Description: The Japanese garden at Grantley Hall is located in the grounds of this luxury country hotel near Ripon. The hall and gardens were extensively renovated in 2020 and now provide a tranquil haven for guests and diners only. The garden features massive rocks with a pond, waterfall and Japanese artefacts.  Grantley Hall website

Images were taken in 2021

Tatton Park Cheshire

Date of construction: 1910

Date of restoration:2001

Description: Located in Tatton Park, Cheshire and owned by the National Trust this is one of the best Japanese style gardens in the UK.  Guided tours of the Japanese garden can be booked on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April to October. Ring of the day of your visit after 10am on: Tel: 01625 374439

Walkden Gardens

Date of construction: 2004-2006

Date of restoration: n/a

Located in Walkden Gardens , owned and managed by Trafford Borough Council.  Walkden Gardens are laid out as a series of garden ‘rooms’ separated by high hedges in the style of Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire. The rooms contain different themes and styles of garden and made it an ideal site for a Japanese garden. The Japanese garden is subdivided into three sections: an entrance area, a woodland garden and an open karesansui , or dry-water garden. Members of the JGS continue to maintain and develop this garden on a monthly basis. See JGS gardens page for more information.

Calderstones Park - Liverpool

Date of construction: 1970s

The Japanese Garden was created as an apprentice scheme in the 1970s and is particularly stunning in the Autumn.

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Tatton Park, Japanese Garden

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The Japanese Garden was created in the early 20th century by Japanese workmen who were brought to Tatton. It was designed in the style of the tea garden but has Western influences as well. Features include a Shinto shrine, Japanese lanterns, and a pond with bridge and adjacent summerhouse.

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The National Trust

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Japanese-Style Garden

• Garden Ornament
• Description: The Shinto Shrine is reputed to have been brought from Japan when the garden was first created.
• Earliest Date: 01 Jan 1910
• Latest Date: 01 Jan 1919
• Summerhouse
• Ornamental Pond
• Ornamental Bridge
• Description: A Japanese stone lantern. They are traditionally placed in Japanese gardens because the shape allows for the collection of snow on the top. This is thought to add extra interest to the garden in winter.

Open to the public

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SAKURA CHERRY TREE PROJECT

Tatton park – japanese garden.

The Japanese Garden was almost certainly the result of Alan de Tatton’s visit to the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at the White City in London in 1910. Inspired by what he saw there, Alan de Tatton decided to introduce a Japanese garden to Tatton. A team of Japanese workmen arrived to put together what is now rated to be the “finest example of a Japanese Garden in Europe.” The Shinto Shrine and artefacts contained within the garden are all reputed to have been brought from Japan especially for the construction of the garden.

Explore the tranquil gardens at Tatton Park

Knutsford, cheshire.

Spread across the grounds of a historic estate in Cheshire, Tatton Park have been carefully expanded and cultivated since Edwardian times.

With a neo-classical mansion; 50 acres of scenic garden and parkland; and a working 1930s styled farm, a day out at Tatton Park offers plenty of variety.

Thousands of plants grow throughout the year in the various sections of the gardens, offering bursts of colour and seasonal blooms whenever you visit. Featuring a walled kitchen garden, a Japanese garden (including a Shinto shrine and other artefacts from Japan), and a mixture of pleasure areas, horticulture fans can spend an entire afternoon exploring everything that Tatton Park has to offer.

Elsewhere, on the 40 acre working farm (once used as the primary food source for the Tatton Park estate), visitors can watch cheese making and milking demonstrations, or try their hand at the seasonal maize maze.

Tatton Park will be reopening on 3 June following the COVID-19 lockdown, although the mansion will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please check the website through the link below for booking information and restrictions before travelling.

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• Email Address [email protected]
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RHS feature garden celebrates Tatton Park’s cultural links to Japan with a reimagined garden

This year, Simon Tetlow and his garden team at Tatton Park have reimagined a new commission for the Egerton family (the last owners of Tatton Park) to complement Tatton Park’s famous 111-year-old Japanese garden.

This dry landscaped garden or rock garden (inspired by Karesanui gardens of Japan) has been designed to inspire the public to experiment with native plants in different settings.

Cheshire Dry garden – cultivating imagination and inviting you in!

Designed in a modern style using native British species arranged in aesthetic form, the Cheshire Dry Garden hopes to make visitors stop and pause, as well as to provoke ideas about what makes a garden. Simon Tetlow, Tatton’s head Gardener explains, “We hope visitors can find moments of calm in the spaces we have created in this dry garden. The garden isn’t about perfection, it’s the process of creating the patterns within and the calming motion of raking the pebbles. We encourage our visitors to step inside and have a try for themselves and find their moment of calm!”

Links to the past

The garden celebrates Tatton Park’s strong Japanese cultural links, and annual Matsuri Summer Festival. A seasonal garden highlight in Tatton’s 50 acres of gardens takes place on 13 August 2022, in association with the Japanese Embassy, Japan Society Northwest and JETAA Northwest. Against the backdrop of Tatton’s Japanese garden, it showcases some of the best authentic Japanese cultural experiences. Visitors can experience ikebana flower arranging enjoy traditional tea ceremonies, and musical performances, and take part in traditional art & craft activities such as calligraphy, origami, and Japanese dance workshops.

For more information visit tattonpark.org.uk/events

The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park runs until Sunday 24 July 2022. Tickets can be purchased on the day.

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Hakone Estate and Gardens

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21000 Big Basin Way

Saratoga, CA  95070

Tel:       408.741.4994 Fax:     408.741.4993

Email: [email protected]

Garden Hours

Last admission to the gardens is 30 minutes prior to the gardens closing.   Due to the high traffic volume on the weekends, because of the cherry blossom season, it may be earlier.

Winter Hours - November to February

Weekdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Weekends 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Hours - March to October

Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekends 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Please check on the News section on the Home page for closure for any special events.

Admission Fee

Adult (18 - 64) $12

Seniors (65+) $10

Children (5 - 17) $8

Children (4 and younger) Free

Saratoga Residents(Verification such as driver's license is required.) ​

First Tuesday of Month Free

We extend a free admission to Santa Clara County residents on the first Tuesday of the month March through October and the first Saturday of the month November through February until August 2025.   (Verification such as driver's license is required )

QR codes in the Gardens Use your smartphone camera to learn more about our plants.

Wheelchair access.

Because paths and walkways are covered with either fine gravel or rock, the Gardens have limited access for wheelchairs.

Photography Policy

Photography for personal use is encouraged. Quick snapshots of your object using a “point and shoot” camera or a smartphone do not require a permit fee. However, commercial, political, or portrait photography (such as wedding, engagement, graduation, family portrait, and other special occasion), or videography requires a permit. Please fill out the photoshoot application form  to request and schedule your photo shoot. We will contact you to confirm availability for your requested date and time. If your organization plans on a film production or media shoot, we have a separate guideline and fee schedule. Please inquire at the event office with any questions at 408.741.4957  or by email .

Picnic Area

If you would like to sit and enjoy a picnic at Hakone please make sure to stop by our picnic area (we do not allow food or beverages in the garden). We offer six standard sized picnic tables in an area of about 450 square feet. Picnic tables are on a first come first served basis (no reservations are taken.)  For larger groups please contact our events office for pricing on our other venues ( [email protected] ).

No pets or animals are allowed in the Gardens except leashed service dogs.

Bus access is limited due to the sharp turns and steep grade of the entry road.  Buses longer than 30 feet and larger than 24 passengers are not allowed. Parking for buses is available at the base of the drive, on Big Basin Way. Visitors may use the hiking trail (1/4 mile) from Big Basin Way to the Gardens.

Please stay on the paths and watch your step. The fine gravel covering may hide tree roots, rocks, steps or uneven surfaces. 

Children should be supervised at all times, preferably by at least one adult per five children. Please do not allow children to run around, shout, or kick gravel, so that other visitors can enjoy the tranquility without being disturbed. For young children, please feel free to use  Children's Handout material.

Please do not throw any objects, including coins, into the Koi pond. The delicate fish and turtles suffer as a consequence.

Please do not sit on the handrails of bridges, buildings, or trails. 

Except bottled water, food and beverages are allowed in designated picnic area only. Picnic areas are for the general public and cannot be reserved.

No smoking in the entire Gardens.

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In the Night Garden: How to Help the Moth, a Vital and Underrated Pollinator

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Think of garden pollinators, and myriad bees instantly spring to mind. But recent studies have found that night pollinators are actually more efficient than day flying insects. This year researchers from the University of Sussex reported that moths are vital insects for our gardens, pollinating at a faster rate than bees and playing a critical role in pollinating wild plants, too. The latest research follows similar work over the past few years into insects that have largely been neglected from recent studies on pollination.

Like the bees, these insects are in a rapid decline, which not only threatens us, but also food supplies for other species including bats and birds. But we can all make small changes in outdoor spaces to help these moths thrive. Last month at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show in Cheshire, England, designer Sharon Hockenhull created the Nocturnal Pollinator Experience, highlighting key plants and simple ideas to support these crucial insects. We caught up with the designer to find out more about her night garden—and how we can all do our part to help moths.

Photography courtesy of the Royal Horticultural Society unless otherwise noted.

1. Scent their way.

Moths are drawn to plants that pump out their fragrance at night and these popular garden plants are easy to add to any space. They include hedges and climbers such as star jasmine (an excellent evergreen hedge with stunning white flowers and incredible scent), evening primrose, nicotiana, and night-scented stocks. Many of these plants tend to be pale or white, which helps the insects navigate toward them in the darkness; experts also suggest planting lots of these night-scented cultivars closely together so that the moths do not need to waste energy flying long distances.

2. Provide a diverse menu of plants.

But think beyond typical garden plants, too. “Having a garden with a whole range of plant types is the key,” says Hockenhull, whose favorite plant to add is native honeysuckle. “Willowherb is a food source of the incredible elephant hawk-moth (which we captured onsite during a moth catch one night) and nettles, brambles, thistles and a whole range of wildflowers are key plants for a range of moths to exist. In the gardening world, we need to encourage the idea of being more tolerant of these weeds.”

3. Give them shelter.

Choosing plants for all stages of the moth’s life cycle is also important. Foxgloves, mint, verbascums, and hedges all provide valuable habitat or food sources for the insects in all stages of their lives. “Shelter is another key ingredient to sustain moths in your garden,” adds the designer. Hedges, grasses, or ferns offer them a safe place to hide from predators. “Most people love to sweep away and discard leaves during the autumn; however, many moth eggs, pupae, and larvae hibernate in our fallen leaves. Raking them and using them as a mulch under trees, hedges, and shrubs is an easy way to help them and will create the best soil improver for your garden at the same time. Equally, creating ornamental habitats is a good way of re-using any garden cuttings, old stems and flower heads, twigs, moss etc to create safe places that they can rest undisturbed.”

Leaving areas of wild scrubby ground, some nettles, and an overgrown corner and making a dead hedge with prunings and leaf matter is incredibly beneficial to these insects. It’s an easy adjustment for many of us to make, allowing one area to be a bit messier or piling up seasonal clippings and leaving them in situ. Brambles, often cleared away, were found to be particularly useful to moths, and a valuable summer nectar source.

4. Dim the lights.

Increasingly we are lighting our gardens so that we can appreciate it after the sun sets, helped by evermore sophisticated solar and low-voltage lighting systems. But think carefully about how you do that. Artificial lighting disrupts the habits of many night flying insects and can also affect their mating. So keep any light low and warm—and if you are not in the garden, then turn outdoor lights off. “Less is more when you are planning a lighting scheme for your garden,” agrees Hockenhull. “Simple lanterns with candle light is one of my favorite ways to light a garden as it creates a much more relaxing atmosphere.”

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Frequently asked questions

What is a nocturnal pollinator.

A nocturnal pollinator is a type of insect or animal that is active during the night and plays a vital role in pollination by carrying pollen from one plant to another.

Why are nocturnal pollinators important in a garden?

Nocturnal pollinators, such as moths, are vital for the reproduction and survival of many plant species. They help transfer pollen between flowers, promoting fertilization and the production of seeds and fruits.

How can I attract nocturnal pollinators to my garden?

To attract nocturnal pollinators, you can incorporate plants with night-blooming flowers, such as moonflowers, evening primroses, or night-blooming jasmine. Adding sources of light, like solar-powered lanterns, can also help attract them.

Are there any specific plants that nocturnal pollinators prefer?

Yes, some plants are specifically adapted to attract nocturnal pollinators. These include fragrant flowers with light or white petals, plants that produce nectar at night, and species that are most active during twilight or moonlit nights.

How can I create a night garden to benefit nocturnal pollinators?

Creating a night garden involves selecting plants with evening or night fragrance, incorporating plants with pale or white flowers, providing sources of water, and minimizing artificial lighting that might confuse or deter the nocturnal pollinators.

What are the benefits of attracting nocturnal pollinators to my garden?

Besides aiding in plant reproduction, attracting nocturnal pollinators can enhance the biodiversity of your garden and provide food sources for other creatures like bats or birds. This creates a more balanced and healthy ecosystem.

Are there any specific gardening practices that can help nocturnal pollinators?

Maintaining a pesticide-free garden, planting a variety of native and night-blooming plants, providing shelter like dense shrubs or bat houses, and minimizing the use of artificial light at night are all practices that can benefit nocturnal pollinators.

What are some common examples of nocturnal pollinators?

Some common examples of nocturnal pollinators include moths, bats, beetles, and certain species of bees. These creatures have co-evolved with particular plants to form essential pollination partnerships.

Can I create a night garden in a small urban space?

Yes, even in a small urban space, you can create a night garden by incorporating potted night-blooming plants, installing vertical gardens, and using hanging baskets or trellises to maximize vertical growing space.

How can I sustain a night garden throughout the year?

To sustain a night garden year-round, consider selecting a diverse range of plants with different bloom times and ensuring there are options for seasonal night-blooming flowers. This provides a continuous food source for nocturnal pollinators.

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