Japanese Garden — Attraction in Jurong East

The closure of this place is inevitable.

With less than 15days to its closure, it is time to grab your camera to take those shots the locations u grew up with. I am very sure you may have at least grew up going here once.

Japanese Garden has been living through many changes in Singapore. It moved from Queenstown to its current location beside Chinese Garden. Not only that, even the surrounding changed as well. The buses are now fitted with aircon whereas it was totally already cooling with d windows opened back then; taxis prices of $1.20 are now long gone; and many more.... But time stood still for this place and it is finally now going to go through a change.. A different pace, a different look and maybe a different vibe.. and we can just hope that you get d same feel after its revamp.

The current beauty and serenity of this place is still the same as how it was back then. If you had been here before for some event or even jz for a stroll, you will see there are lots of traces of the past. I won't dwell on how this place came about or even where the development will head to, but all I would like to do, is encourage the youth to walk the path of what your parents walked on.

Come down for a stroll to enjoy the greenery, the birds that fly by, the bridges and ponds throughout the whole place. What i loved most about the place is the beauty and peace i can never get anywhere in Singapore. Tranquility is something i can never get enough off even after several visits here. So my advice is, enjoy the place before it gets torn down and revamped.. we wont know what the future holds, so grab the present in image before it is lost............

Oya... it is free to enter the place, so i hope it will entice you further to go! Hehehehe, cheers!

Psst... parking is not available here for now.. so just park opposite the place, at the HDB mscp and walk...

I was excited to visit the Japanese Garden again, since it had been closed for 5 years for renovation. But the trip was a complete letdown. Most of the elements that had given the garden its character are gone - the Karezansui dry garden at the entrance now just looks like a random pile of rocks, there is no more cloud pruning, most of the red bridges have been removed, the beautiful stone lantern valley is gone, the Kusari-doi rain chain is gone, etc. The garden just looks like any other park in Singapore. Why still call it a Japanese garden if it no longer reflects that culture and tradition? There are also numerous signs around the garden informing visitors of the science behind various aspects of the garden. That's all very well, but how about some culture as well?

The original garden was designed by Professor Kinsaku Nakane, a renowned garden and landscape artist from Japan, based on techniques used during the late 14th to 16th century in Japan. And NParks basically...

Nestled within Jurong Lake Gardens, the Japanese Garden is a hidden gem in the west of Singapore that offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle. Recently reopened after major rejuvenation works, the garden beautifully blends traditional Japanese design with new, interactive features that make it both serene and refreshing.

The moment you enter, you’re greeted with arched bridges, stone lanterns, koi ponds, and carefully landscaped paths that bring the calm aesthetic of Kyoto to life. The minimalist design and wide-open spaces are perfect for slow walks, quiet reflection, or even just unwinding under a shaded pavilion.

One of the highlights is the Water Lily Garden, which boasts over 150 species of water lilies — a stunning sight, especially when they bloom in the morning. The newly introduced Sunken Garden and Breathing Gallery add a modern, almost meditative layer to the experience, featuring tropical plants, aquariums, and cool air — a welcome retreat...