Nikka Yuko Garden

Nikka Yuko Garden is located in Canada in Alberta. The opening of the garden took place in 1967, while Canada celebrated its centenary. The garden can be called symbols of friendship between nations, the Japanese did not make a small contribution to the development of Alberta's culture.

The idea of opening this garden Nikka Yuko arose in several people from the Japanese community of the city. They decided to make an incredible beauty place that will display all the most beautiful corners of southern Alberta, they did it. They were helped by Kutr Steiner, the tourism manager of the city, when he heard this idea, he could not sleep at night until he began to implement it.

To develop the garden, they invited the most respected designer of Japan, Tudashi Kubo. They instructed him to lay Nikka Yuko in the garden, not only the landscape, but also the culture of local society. In order to convey not only the landscape, but also the local culture, Kubo began an in-depth study of the city, its inhabitants and their lifestyle. Thus, Tudashi Kubo determined which elements can be used in the project. Having studied all the subtleties, he appreciated which fragments could be embodied in the project.

At the end of the work, Nikka Yuko Garden with its Japanese symbols fit perfectly into the landscapes of southern Alberta. There is nothing superfluous here. In the garden you can see amazing trees, feel fresh air, hear the murmur of a stream, touch Japanese architecture. A large number of garden components were made in Japan itself: the bell tower, tea house, bridges and the gates of handmade, made of yellow cypress. All components after traveling across the ocean were assembled by five masters from Kyoto, who were assisted by specialists from Canada. Stone lights in the park are located in strict accordance with Japanese tradition. Their use here is more of an aesthetic and symbolic than functional nature. A magnificent stone pagoda consists of five tiers, indicating the earth, water, fire, wind and sky.

Currently, Nikka Yuko Garden is used as a venue for numerous Canadian and Japanese cultural events. Here you can participate in the tea ceremony, which is traditional among the Japanese. You can get acquainted with exhibitions where local artists exhibit their masterpieces, you can take a walk along the paths flooded with moonlight.