Seiwa-en
Japanese strolling garden in St Louis, Missouri
About
Seiwa-en is a Japanese strolling garden located in the Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, Missouri, in the Midwestern United States. At 5 ha (14 acres), it is the largest such garden in North America. It features a large lake, modest traditional buildings, bridges, islands, carp, dry gravel landscaping, and other symbolic features. Planning for the garden began in 1972, and it was dedicated in May 1977.
Seiwa-en was designed by Dr. Koichi Kawana, a professor of Japanese architecture and landscape design at UCLA. He was originally from Hokkaido island in northern Japan and taught ikebana, a Japanese style of flower arangment in his spare time.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Planetarium in Missouri, US
1.6 mi away
Firmin Desloge Tower
Building in St. Louis, Missouri
1.6 mi away
Forest Park Southeast Historic District
Historic district in Missouri, United States
1.3 mi away
Immaculate Conception Church and Rectory (St. Louis)
Historic church in Missouri, United States
1.2 mi away
Tower Grove Park
Municipal park in St. Louis, Missouri, US
0.4 mi away
Saint Louis Science Center
Planetarium
1.4 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Seiwa-en
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.