Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Globe Runner

HASSELT JAPANESE GARDEN: Hasselt Japanese Garden is a little piece of Japan in Belgium. This is a miniature version of the real natural beauty reconstructed the way Japanese have been doing for centuries. This is a must-see spot in Hasselt since it’s the biggest Japanese garden in Western Europe. Built about 20 years ago, the art of landscaping of this imperial garden depicts calm mountain scenery, with soothing sound of river, and view of rocks. Japanese style house, cherry blossoms, a Shinto temple, water-falls, and clear water are just some ideal things to give its visitors some inner peace and tranquility.

Enjoy the pictures that I took during our visit and don’t forget to visit Hasselt Japanese Garden if you are ever in Belgium:

: Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

: Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

: Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

: Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

: Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium

Entry fee to the garden is 5 euros per person (kids 12 years and below are free). The park is open from 2 – 6pm during the summer time. Couple hours inside the park is sufficient. We didn’t find any place to have lunch (thank god we brought sandwiches with us that day) but you can find tea and some snacks in the center of the park, just follow the sign.

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Category: An ex-pat in Belgium, Europe, Photography, TripsTags: Belgium, Brussels, Europe, garden, HASSELT, Japan, Japanese garden, Photography, Travel

10 Comments on “Hasselt Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium”

Larry V
February 20, 2023

Grateful for sharingg this

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- Globe Runner
  February 20, 2023
  
  Thanks for stopping by…cheers
  
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angelinahue
May 25, 2013

Oh wow! What a pleasant surprise! This just gave me an idea for a birthday surprise : )

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- Globe Runner
  May 26, 2013
  
  Nice…thanks for your kind visit
  
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Gypsy Bev
May 24, 2013

We have a smaller version of a Japanese Gardens about 50 miles from here at Dawes Arboretum. I haven’t been there for a while, but sounds like a good idea for a Gypsy Road Trip. Your pictures are beautiful!

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- Globe Runner
  May 25, 2013
  
  Thanks Bev, I always like to go to Chinese/Japanese gardens, we had one in Portland, OR and there is one in Brussels city center…haven’t been there yet. You have a nice weekend
  
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wanderfam
May 23, 2013

Love your blog! The photos are especially amazing. If you have a chance, support a young person blogging about travel, too- my daughter (yes, I’m proud! =)) just posted on http://www.teentraveltalk.com about her trip with her grandma to Europe. Thanks for all your wonderful posts!!

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- Globe Runner
  May 23, 2013
  
  Wow, just visited her site, I am sure you are a proud mother. Travel makes a person rich in everything…
  Thanks for your visit….cheers
  
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Rusha Sams
May 23, 2013

Absolutely beautiful! And what a find: a Japanese garden in Belgium!!! http://ohtheplaceswesee.com

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- Globe Runner
  May 23, 2013
  
  Thanks for your visit Rusha, cheers
  
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