--- product_id: 59895388 title: "The Japanese Garden" price: "€ 163.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/59895388-the-japanese-garden store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Japanese Garden **Price:** € 163.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Japanese Garden - **How much does it cost?** € 163.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/59895388-the-japanese-garden) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden. The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs. Leading artists, architects, and other cultural practitioners offer personal perspectives in newly commissioned essays. Review: Definitive source on Japanese gardens - I bought this book since I have an absolute fascination and love of Japanese gardens. Having a yard with enough space to have several different types of gardens, I bought this book. It’s worth every penny of whatever price you’re paying for it. Sophie Walker does an excellent job of comprehensively describing the six types of Japanese gardens, there are stream, pond, dry, tea, stroll and courtyard. Beautiful, abundant pictures are throughput the book. The text flows nicely and I read this book cover to cover in a few days. The history is covered of how Japanese gardens evolved, with Chinese influence, Buddha, Shinto, Zen meanings within the gardens, etc, and it’s all fascinating. I do not recommend simply looking at the pictures for inspiration since there is layered meaning within how the garden is laid out, and what you see. The Japanese even have a word for it, mitate. What I did, is borrow from several garden styles, and incorporate them in one area, and then plan several distinct areas for separate gardens in other areas of my property. This book, no mater what size your yard, will inspire you to have Japanese elements somewhere for a garden, no mater how small or large. In my opinion, the Japanese are the truly best artisans in whatever they do, and after reading this book, I’m more convinced in that perspective. They generally seem to approach whatever they do with a Zen focus of precision and reverence, which culminates in a beautiful mysticism. Any of these various garden styles end up being ethereal art. This book really shows you don’t need to pack too much into your garden, if you’re buying it for ideas to make your own Japanese style garden. I have many books on Japanese gardens. This has been the most informative and helpful. Review: Zen arrives in mysterious ways. - This is a truly marvellous book, it’s philosophically and theologically informative and somehow, I feel peaceful looking, reading and learning. Worth every penny, I assure you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #107,877 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Landscape Architecture (Books) #19 in Japanese Garden (Books) #109 in Garden Design (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 215 Reviews | ## Images ![The Japanese Garden - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91izPZ6ICoL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitive source on Japanese gardens *by N***T on November 14, 2021* I bought this book since I have an absolute fascination and love of Japanese gardens. Having a yard with enough space to have several different types of gardens, I bought this book. It’s worth every penny of whatever price you’re paying for it. Sophie Walker does an excellent job of comprehensively describing the six types of Japanese gardens, there are stream, pond, dry, tea, stroll and courtyard. Beautiful, abundant pictures are throughput the book. The text flows nicely and I read this book cover to cover in a few days. The history is covered of how Japanese gardens evolved, with Chinese influence, Buddha, Shinto, Zen meanings within the gardens, etc, and it’s all fascinating. I do not recommend simply looking at the pictures for inspiration since there is layered meaning within how the garden is laid out, and what you see. The Japanese even have a word for it, mitate. What I did, is borrow from several garden styles, and incorporate them in one area, and then plan several distinct areas for separate gardens in other areas of my property. This book, no mater what size your yard, will inspire you to have Japanese elements somewhere for a garden, no mater how small or large. In my opinion, the Japanese are the truly best artisans in whatever they do, and after reading this book, I’m more convinced in that perspective. They generally seem to approach whatever they do with a Zen focus of precision and reverence, which culminates in a beautiful mysticism. Any of these various garden styles end up being ethereal art. This book really shows you don’t need to pack too much into your garden, if you’re buying it for ideas to make your own Japanese style garden. I have many books on Japanese gardens. This has been the most informative and helpful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zen arrives in mysterious ways. *by B***N on February 5, 2026* This is a truly marvellous book, it’s philosophically and theologically informative and somehow, I feel peaceful looking, reading and learning. Worth every penny, I assure you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and Inspiring *by M***T on June 14, 2024* This book has many dimensions to offer. The photographs are breathtaking and thoughtful towards a full perspective. The philosophy contained in this book can accelerate one's view of a novel representation. Anyone engaging in a landscape activity be it biodynamic, productive, or recreational will fully appreciate the systems articulated within. There is a high potential for cultivating a better unit for the future in our collective garden we consider our community. The Japanese garden will pave better greenways for the betterments of our travels and cross-communication utilitarianly. Thanks for the guidance -----Cornmike the Undeserved ## Frequently Bought Together - The Japanese Garden - Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide - Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/59895388-the-japanese-garden](https://www.desertcart.be/products/59895388-the-japanese-garden) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*