Nikka Yuko Garden

Nikka Yuko's Garden is located in Canada in the province of Alberta. The garden was opened in 1967, at a time when Canada was celebrating its centenary. The garden can be called a symbol of friendship between peoples, the Japanese have made a significant contribution to the development of Alberta culture.

The idea to open this Nikka Yuko Garden came from several people from the Japanese community of the city. They decided to make an incredibly beautiful place that would reflect all the most beautiful corners of southern Alberta, and they succeeded. They were helped by Kutr Steiner, the city's tourism manager. When he heard the idea, he couldn't sleep at night until he started implementing it.

Japan's most respected designer, Tudashi Kubo, was invited to design the garden. He was commissioned to lay not only the landscape, but also the culture of the local community in the Nikka Yuko garden. In order to convey not only the landscape, but also the local culture with his creation, Kubo began an in-depth study of the city, its inhabitants and their way of life. Thus, Tudashi Kubo determined which elements could be used in the project. After studying all the details, he assessed which fragments could be implemented in the project.

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

Currently, the 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, and you can walk along moonlit paths.