Sunday, October 19, 2008

Japanese Garden, Clingendael


The Japanese Garden in The Hague was reopened for only 2 days last week, and we managed to visit it. It is the oldest Japanese garden in Europe and it only opens for 6 months every year, spring and summer. However, this 2 days was special because there was an Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) exhibition on display.

The Japanese garden itself is situated within the Clingendael park. It is so close to our place that we decided to just cycled over. The garden is very beautifully designed. You can immediately detect its uniqueness through the use of bamboos, bridge, tea house and small walking path. It's a calm and serene garden, definitely worth a visit next year for those who have never been there before.

You can see more of the Japanese Garden photos by clicking here

Don't forget the Clingendael park. This park is a very popular park in The Hague. It's extremely huge and a very comfortable hang out spot. You will see dog owners, cyclists, book lovers, couples, families in the park, enjoying good sunlight (when there is) and each other's company. I'll definitely bring my baby there for a walk every week!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Nice pictures! I went to the Japanese Garden too, but at Bukit Tinggi LOL!

You cycled? With the preggy belly? hehe it's good to keep active, delivery will be easier, right? Hope the baby has turned to the proper position by now :)