Fly to Kyoto’s famous gardens in seconds！ Visit stunning Japanese-style attractions for free

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Following the rise in popularity of Japanese-style garden spots after the opening of the Chenglin Agarwood Scented Forest Museum in Yunlin, known as Taiwan’s version of Kenrokuen Garden, social media has been buzzing with check-ins at such sites — including the JuHong Construction building site in Taichung and Luye Hotel in Yilan. Now, another new mini Kenrokuen-style attraction, the “Taiwan Mingyuan Garden Art Museum,” has emerged in Changhua.

This garden art museum was created by the founder of “Taiwanese-style gardens.” The Japanese garden landscaping pays meticulous attention to everything from feng shui to tree species. In addition, there are stone sculptures, water features, and glass windows in the indoor exhibition area, giving visitors the illusion of being in a renowned Kyoto spot.

Although the garden space is not large, the pathways are well-designed, and many rare tree species are planted here, including podocarpus, crape myrtle, hinoki cypress, and red sandalwood. The ecological pond also features irises, and there will soon be a crape myrtle flower season that will add splashes of color to the lush green surroundings.

Currently, about 70% of the garden is completed. The owner has generously opened it to visitors. As soon as you enter, you’ll feel a refined Zen atmosphere, with every scene looking like a painting. Some netizens have described it as a mini Kenrokuen. In addition, there’s also a Taiwan Mingyuan Garden Art Museum in Kaohsiung where visitors can go for a look first.