Japanese Garden (Jardin Japonais)
A 7,000 m² public Japanese-style garden on Avenue Princesse Grace, designed by landscape architect Yasuo Beppu and inaugurated by Prince Rainier III in 1994.
Overview
The Japanese Garden (Jardin Japonais) is a 7,000 m² public park located on Avenue Princesse Grace in the Larvotto district. Designed by Japanese landscape architect Yasuo Beppu, the garden was inaugurated by Prince Rainier III in 1994. It is a municipal park with free admission, open daily to visitors year-round.
The garden follows traditional Japanese landscaping principles, incorporating water features, stone arrangements, carefully maintained vegetation, wooden bridges, and a tea house. It was blessed by a Shinto high priest from Japan at its inauguration, lending it cultural authenticity.
Garden Features
The garden includes streams, waterfalls, ponds with koi fish, stone lanterns, bamboo groves, flowering trees, and a traditional wooden tea house. Pathways wind through carefully composed spaces that change character with the seasons. The design creates a peaceful atmosphere within Monaco's urban landscape.
Practical Information
- Address: Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco (near the Grimaldi Forum)
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM until sunset
- District: Larvotto
- Official page: VisitMonaco - Japanese Garden
Visitor Tips
The garden is particularly beautiful during spring when cherry and other flowering trees are in bloom. It provides a quiet retreat from the busier areas of Monte-Carlo and is well suited for a peaceful walk or contemplation. Photography is welcome throughout the park.
Source: Verified via VisitMonaco official tourism portal. Source confidence: Level B. Last verified: April 2026.
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