Few People Know There S A Peaceful Japanese Garden Hiding Right Here In Tennessee

The Memphis Botanic Garden is one of the preeminent tourist attractions in west Tennessee. Known for its gorgeous grounds and cheap admission, it’s a great spot for both locals and tourists to frequent throughout the year. If you have a penchant for Asian design, however, you may just want to plan on spending an afternoon at the peaceful Japanese Garden hiding right in plain sight.

Memphis Botanic Garden - Facebook The Japanese Garden of Tranquility, Seijaku-En, is located in the heart of the expansive Memphis Botanic Garden.

Jet39 - TripAdvisor The Japanse Garden is known best for its iconic Red Bridge, which remains one of the most photographed locations in the greater Memphis Area.

HR Traveler - TripAdvisor The garden itself is designed as a traditional Japanese garden, but the plants utilized are actually native to the West Tennessee area. Great for a long stroll on a lazy afternoon, you’ll most likely find yourself running into a myriad of Canada geese and turtles.

Memphis Botanic Garden - Facebook Don’t miss the koi fish, either! Their lifespans are quite long, and they hold a solid spot of honor in Japanese culture. If you visit during the warmer months, you’ll even be able to feed them!

Memphis Botanic Garden - Facebook The design of the garden is incredible and intelligent, beautiful and unforgettable.

Bsusan195 - TripAdvisor Designed to seamlessly orient symbolic elements throughout, you will have the chance to learn about the symbolism of the garden design as you make your way through.

Memphis Botanic Garden - Facebook You can visit for yourself from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter months, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the winter. Adults will find themselves paying a $10 admission price, and children a mere $5 to get into the Memphis Botanic Garden. If they’re under the age of two, it’s free! Address: 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117

If you’re looking for more information, make sure to check out the official Japanese Garden page on the Memphis Botanic Garden website.

Memphis Botanic Garden - Facebook

The Japanese Garden of Tranquility, Seijaku-En, is located in the heart of the expansive Memphis Botanic Garden.

Jet39 - TripAdvisor

The Japanse Garden is known best for its iconic Red Bridge, which remains one of the most photographed locations in the greater Memphis Area.

HR Traveler - TripAdvisor

The garden itself is designed as a traditional Japanese garden, but the plants utilized are actually native to the West Tennessee area. Great for a long stroll on a lazy afternoon, you’ll most likely find yourself running into a myriad of Canada geese and turtles.

Don’t miss the koi fish, either! Their lifespans are quite long, and they hold a solid spot of honor in Japanese culture. If you visit during the warmer months, you’ll even be able to feed them!

The design of the garden is incredible and intelligent, beautiful and unforgettable.

Bsusan195 - TripAdvisor

Designed to seamlessly orient symbolic elements throughout, you will have the chance to learn about the symbolism of the garden design as you make your way through.

You can visit for yourself from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter months, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the winter. Adults will find themselves paying a $10 admission price, and children a mere $5 to get into the Memphis Botanic Garden. If they’re under the age of two, it’s free! Address: 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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