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The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, The Japanese Garden 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.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

The photography is stunning—I spent an hour just looking at the images before even reading a word. The book's coverage of the Heian period gardens really helped me understand how the design principles evolved over centuries.

Henry W. ★★★★★

The chapter on how Japanese gardens evolved across eight centuries is exactly the depth I was hoping for, and the layout makes it easy to jump between eras. I’ve already spent two evenings just looking at the photos and reading the captions, and it feels like a proper course in garden history.

Penelope I. ★★★★★

I’ve been reading through the eight centuries of history covered here, and the depth of research is remarkable—it really connects the design principles to the cultural shifts. The way it traces the evolution of garden styles over time makes this feel like a scholarly yet accessible reference. A must

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