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History of The Kyoto Garden

Holland Park is a 22-hectare park in west London, which is situated around the ruins of Holland House. The house, originally known as Cope Castle was once a great house that served as the home of diplomats and powerful families throughout its history. It was built in 1605, but was destroyed during the Blitz in 1940.

The grounds were bought by London County Council in 1952 and today they serve as a large park, which includes various gardens, an open-air theatre, a cafe, a restaurant and various sports facilities.

The Kyoto Garden was opened in 1991. It was a gift from the city of Kyoto to commemorate the long friendship between Japan and Great Britain. Today, the Kyoto Garden is a popular part of Holland Park – but it’s not the only Japanese garden in this green space. In July 2012, the Fukushima Memorial Garden was officially opened. It commemorates the gratitude of the Japanese people to the British people for their support following the natural disasters that struck in March 2011.

What’s there?

The garden is a traditional Japanese garden with tranquil tiered waterfalls and a serene pond full of beautiful koi carp. There are stone lanterns, Japanese maple trees and you might even spot a peacock or two wandering around, adding to the atmosphere.

Opening hours

Holland Park is open daily from 7:30 am. It closes 30 minutes before dusk.

Name: Kyoto Garden Location (specific park it is located within): Holland Park City: London Fees: no Date of Creation: September 1991 Garden Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/holland-park Parking Coordinates: N 51° 30.110 W 000° 12.303 Designer: Not listed

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