The Japanese Garden is the newest addition to the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The eight acre garden was two years in the planning and four years in the construction. It is a tranquil and contemplative place well worth a visit. To learn more about the garden see Japanese Garden</. Today's post is intended to give you a sense of the structure of the garden. More to follow.

Island

Fence

Do not enter marker

Bamboo water chime

Stones and rocks

From the Zen garden

Old and new (bonsai with staked trees)

Teahouse

Water sculpture

Fish