Japanese Garden Monaco
Jardin Japonais
A Zen-style garden beside the seafront boulevard, with koi ponds, a tea house and a dry landscape garden. It is a rare quiet corner in Monte Carlo, where space is scarce and costly.
The Japanese Garden was designed by Japanese landscape architect Akira Beppu and opened in 1994. It lies between Boulevard du Larvotto and the Grimaldi Forum, covering about 7,000 square metres. Arranged according to Shinto and Zen ideas, the garden features a waterfall, koi ponds, red footbridges, stone lanterns and a dry landscape garden, along with a tea house that occasionally hosts tea ceremonies. Entry is free, but picnicking and loud behaviour are not allowed. It makes a good rest stop after exploring Larvotto Beach or the Mareterra district. Photographers get the best light early in the morning.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00 until before sunset
Nearby sights
- Mareterra
- Grimaldi Forum
- Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Larvotto Beach
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
- Port Hercules
- Fort Antoine
- Church of Saint Devota