18 Beautiful Japanese-Style Gardens, Indoors and Out

In almost every pocket of the world, different cultures have created their own unique language of landscape design to soothe the soul, and few are more serene than traditional Japanese gardens. At Houzz, we love the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, and the meditative calmness it inspires. These 18 beautiful Japanese-inspired gardens from around the world are much smaller in scale yet offer a little slice of tranquility for you to imbibe.

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