Oostend: Japanese garden

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The garden reflects in the ‘Kaiyusschiki’ style and includes water features, bamboo, statues and a rock garden. Wander the winding paths or simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with your own personal moment of zen.

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Commissioned by Royal family of Belgium, it is situated in the city center, close to the beach, and villa of legendary Queen Astride.

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King Philippe, the prince then, inaugurated the garden in 2001 in presence of the architect Takeshi Savano, who created the masterpiece on territory of 2500 square meters, Shin-Kai-Thei – a little island of Japan in Belgium.

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Carps, typical inhabitants of a pond in an Asian garden, are supposed to bring luck to contemplating waters visitors.

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Address:
Koningin Astridlaan
Oostend 8400
Belgium
+32 59 80 55 00

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