Nagoya, Japan Garden Visit Report 2026 No.1 Shirotori Garden

001 Main gate entrance and Shirotori Garden sign

This is the main gate entrance to Shirotori Garden. A wooden fence, plantings, gravel-covered open space, and garden sign create a calm entrance to a Japanese garden within the city.

002 Garden information map

This is the garden information map. It shows that Shirotori Garden is a strolling garden with a large pond, streams, tea-house areas, bamboo groves, and open lawn spaces.

003 Path along hedges and stone walls

A gently curving path runs along high clipped hedges and stone walls. The curve of the path creates depth and draws the eye farther into the garden.

004 Green view from an open garden area

This view shows the garden greenery from an open area. Urban buildings can be seen in the background, showing how a large Japanese garden exists within the city of Nagoya.

005 Stone path and stone steps

This stone path and set of stone steps show how natural stone is used to guide movement through changes in elevation within the garden.

006 Stone steps and pine trees along the path

Stone steps, pine trees, and low plantings overlap along the path. Rather than forming a straight staircase, the route feels as if it enters naturally into the plantings.

007 Path arranged with large natural stones

Large natural stones are arranged along the path. Their original shapes are preserved, gently separating walking areas from viewing areas.

008 Bamboo handrail and path toward a rest shelter

The path descends along a bamboo handrail. A rest shelter appears ahead, while stone steps, bamboo, and trees form a quiet walking route.

009 Stream and garden stones among trees

Water flows through the trees, with large garden stones placed along the stream. This area strongly suggests water beginning to flow down from a mountain.

010 Small waterfall and stone arrangement

A small waterfall flows over arranged stones. The falling water adds sound as well as movement to the garden space.

011 Stone-paved slope

This slope is paved with natural stones of different sizes. The irregular stone pattern gives the path a natural expression even though it is clearly constructed.

012 Round stone seats beside the path

Round stone seats are placed beside the path. They are practical objects, but the stone texture also fits naturally into the garden scenery.

013 Water flowing between large stones

Water flows between large stones. The mass of the stones catches the movement of the water and gives the small stream a strong three-dimensional feeling.

014 Stream viewed from a wooden deck

This stream is viewed from a wooden deck. The wooden floor, railing, stone arrangement, and sound of water form a quiet viewing space.

015 Stone path along the stream

A stone path continues along the stream. As the path moves forward, the relationship between stone, water, and plants changes, showing the nature of a strolling garden.

016 Roofed rest shelter and waterside area

A roofed rest shelter stands near the water. Stone paving and the stream are close together, connecting places to walk and places to rest.

017 Stream with an urban building in the background

An urban building can be seen beyond the stream. Shirotori Garden creates a separate world of stone, water, and plants while still standing inside Nagoya.

018 Shaded stream scenery

A waterfall and stone arrangement appear in the shade of trees. Unlike the brighter pond scenes, this area has the deeper mood of a mountain stream.

019 Bamboo grove and bamboo fence

This bamboo grove and bamboo fence create a quieter view, different from the pond and stream areas. The vertical lines of bamboo give this part of the garden a distinct atmosphere.

020 Stone-paved area in the bamboo grove

A stone-paved area sits within the bamboo grove. The stone paving and low stone walls create a calm ground surface that contrasts with the vertical bamboo.

021 Path through the bamboo grove

This path passes through the bamboo grove. Bamboo trunks, bamboo fencing, and a stone-paved path combine to create the feeling of a different time within the garden.

022 Wide pond scenery with garden stones

Garden stones and plantings surround the pond. The sky and trees are reflected on the water surface, giving the garden a strong sense of openness.

023 View of the pond and buildings

Buildings can be seen across the pond. The water surface, garden stones, plantings, and architecture together show the larger structure of Shirotori Garden.

024 Natural-stone water basin

This water basin is made from natural stone. Water runs down the stone surface, making it a clear example of how water and stone work together in the garden.

025 Garden stones and water bird in the pond

A water bird can be seen on a stone in the pond. The stone creates a focal point on the water surface and also becomes a resting place for living creatures.

026 Koi approaching the water surface

Koi approach the surface of the pond. The movement of the fish and the ripples of the water add life to the quiet garden.

027 Distant view of pond, stones, and plantings

This is a wider view of the pond, stones, and plantings. The reflections on the water and the placement of stones create depth across the garden.

028 Clear water surface and koi

Koi can be seen beneath the clear water surface. The ripples, pond bottom, and movement of the fish can be observed from close range.

029 View of the pond and bridge

A bridge can be seen across the pond. Water, bridge, garden stones, and plantings form a view typical of a pond-strolling Japanese garden.

030 Bridge seen through pine branches

The bridge is seen through pine branches. The pine in the foreground acts like a natural frame, drawing attention to the pond and bridge beyond it.

031 Stone arrangement along the pond edge

Many stones are placed along the pond edge. The walking path comes close to the water, allowing visitors to feel the scale of the pond while moving through the garden.

032 Stone arrangement connecting watercourse and pond

This is where a watercourse connects with the pond. Stone arrangements guide the water and create natural variation in the pond scenery.

033 Tea-house area seen across the pond

The tea-house area can be seen across the pond. Buildings and trees are reflected on the water surface, creating a quiet garden view.

034 Misaki-style stone lantern by the pond

This is a close view of a Misaki-style stone lantern placed by the pond. Together with the water surface, buildings, and plantings, the stone lantern becomes a focal point in the garden.

035 Long bridge over the pond

This long bridge crosses the pond. It is both a passage across the water and a viewing point for the pond and garden as a whole.

036 Lawn area

This is the lawn area inside the garden. Unlike the stone and water scenery, the open lawn works as a spacious visual pause within the garden.

037 Pond edge with lotus plants

Lotus plants spread along the edge of the pond. Water, lotus leaves, and trees create a soft summer garden scene.

038 Stone lantern by the pond and tea-house area

A stone lantern stands by the pond, with buildings around the tea-house area visible in the background. Water, architecture, and stone lantern form a clearly Japanese garden composition.

039 Small grassy island and buildings by the pond

A small grassy island and buildings can be seen by the pond. Soft green along the water adds brightness to the garden scenery. A small boat is also moored here.

040 Shirotori Garden viewed from the parking area

This is Shirotori Garden viewed from the parking area. The main gate area, plantings, and buildings are visible, showing that the garden is also easy to approach as an urban park.