Japangärten in Deutschland

Japanese gardens captivate with their Far Eastern mystique, harmonious tranquility, and East Asian design. To better understand the Japanese gardens in Germany, this informative illustrated book highlights the historical development of gardens in Japan, from pond and hill gardens to Zen dry gardens, tea gardens, strolling gardens, courtyard gardens, and modern gardens of our time. It describes their essential components, the most important plants, and their special maintenance. Notably, it illustrates their journey from the Land of the Rising Sun to Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries and their successful development here. The book focuses on the 40 publicly accessible Japanese gardens scattered throughout Germany. It shows their locations, explains the occasions that led to their creation, and describes their key elements. Through over 250 photos taken during numerous travels, former garden director Horst Schmidt provides insight into these unique gardens. Thus, this illustrated book serves as the first guide to the publicly accessible Japanese gardens in Germany. His extensive knowledge of Japanese gardens has been gained through 40 years of professional involvement with the Karlsruhe Japanese Garden, numerous tours and lectures, many contacts, and countless trips to the gardens of Japan.