Gardens Illustrated Magazine

JAPAN’S HIDDEN GARDEN GEMS

TOUR LEADER Hannah Gardner Kew-trained horticulturist, Hannah works as a head gardener and garden consultant, with a particular passion for studying plant communities worldwide – including time she spent in Japan.

The tour starts with a visit topruning and offer advice on the tools they use. Discover both renowned gardens and lesser-known, hidden cultural gems, such as the beautifully preserved, historic Sumiya Pleasure House in Kyoto. The varied landscapes we will visit meld the intimate essence of nature with the disciplines of cosmology, poetry and meditation and through Hannah’s formal and informal instruction, your journey will unpick the complexity and seek to understand the history and meaning of these serene and spiritual landscapes.

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