Xinghe Garden

Xinghe Garden

Xinghe Garden, also known as the "Japanese Garden," is located in Jurong East, Singapore, on a small man-made island near Jurong Lake, opposite Chinese Garden. Established in 1972 and designed by Japanese craftsmen, the garden features a simple style and an elegant environment. Its name is derived from “Xing” (Singapore) and “Wa” (Japan), commemorating the restoration of friendly diplomatic relations between the governments of Singapore and Japan.

Xinghe Garden is a traditional Japanese garden focused on contemplation, embodying the principle of "art within nature." The garden is simple, natural, and serene, highlighting various beautiful scenes through understated design. These include picturesque landscapes, lush trees, red bridges, classical pavilions, lotus-filled ponds, elegant stone beaches, uniquely styled stone lanterns, and motionless egrets. These static elements vividly showcase the refined and distinctive style of a Japanese garden. Japanese garden design places great emphasis on rock placement, using the natural shapes of stones and their relationship with other features — neither jarring nor subdued — to create a harmonious and complementary whole.

Visitors to Xinghe Garden especially enjoy quietly strolling through the grounds, soaking in the peace and tranquility. Perhaps the quiet contemplation is precisely the essence of the “Zen” spirit that Japanese gardens aim to convey.

Japanese Garden, Singapore

Must-visit reason: A famous Japanese garden in Singapore

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Singapore[Singapore]