Kyoto Garden in Holland Park

«Much Better Than Hyde Park»
We stumbled upon this park by accident as we were waiting to check into our hotel in the Earl’s Court area. I’m so glad we did! It was beautiful and there was a hidden gem around each corner. Peacocks! Giant chess board, Japanese Garden complete with pond full of giant Koi, waterfall, Dog Toilet? And the human toilet was very, very nice. Didn’t find any of that in Hyde Park. THIS is the park to see in London!

I visited this little gem a few weeks ago, read about it on time out London and being in the area, it just made sense. It’s like a forest trial to start off with, but then you arrive to the pleasant area. Visited the entire garden in over an hour, love the history behind Japan, the peacock garden is beautiful. Although my pet hate are the little pestering squirrels, they literally jump at you for food! They remind me of rats and I HATE rats!!! Was not impressed by that whatsoever! To get to the lake, had to past them, so literally just ran! Once you are near to the waterfall and the amazing array of fishes in the lake, it’s very relaxing and beautiful, you get a chance of being away from the hustle and bustle of London, it’s peaceful, hearing the force of the tiny waterfall. The rest of the park is beautiful, with the flower garden, plenty of space of relax and watch the world go by within your hands.
Great place for kids during the summer as the children play area is open.

I visited it during summer time and even on a cloudy day it managed to look outstanding. It may take a while to be able to get a photo alone with the scenery but its well worth the wait! Would be an excellent place to sit down and read a book as theres benches and the park seemed to be very peaceful. Just wish they had more green space around kyoto garden so you could lounge while taking in the view or even have a picnic. But its the whole policy of not stepping onto the grass that probably makes the garden look so splendid.

Having spent time in Kyoto in Japan, I went to visit Holland Park with low expectations.
I chose an incredibly sunny day, in April, where the cherry blossoms in London this year are out in force.
I could not have picked a better day. And the gardens are very peaceful, and extremely beautiful.

Absolutely adore this place! Reminded me of the time I spent in Japan. A lovely hidden jem.

one of many breathing places in London, and one of the most beautifull. it’s a park inside a park which makes the visit even better, and you have the café only a short walk away. If you want to get out of the bustle of London for a couple of minutes, this is where you should go.

As tranquil as anywhere you’ll ever find yourself in London, Kyoto Garden is a traditional Japanese garden created in 1991 by a team of Japanese gardeners sponsored by Kyoto Chamber of Commerce in association the Japan Festival of London. Its fairly large waterfall (I’m guessing it stands about 15 feet), feeds a medium sized pond filled with colourful koi (carp). A lovely stone path outlines the pond with a little bridge and viewing platform which crosses the pond at the base of the falls. Other highlights of Kyoto Garden are a stone washbasin, Japanese style shrubbery and red maples. With the sounds of the rushing waterfall enhancing the bucolic feel of this garden, it’s easy to forget you’re only a short walk away from Notting Hill or Kensington High Street.

It’s not big — a quite small fenced-​off area, in fact, embedded in the northwestern part of Holland Park — but it’s very peaceful. Apparently built by Japanese artists brought in for a 1991 celebration, it has a cascading waterfall, a stone path above a carp-​filled pond, a stone washbasin, Japanese shrubs cut in distinctive style, and a few benches from which to contemplate it all. Japanese gardens are about tranquility, and this is a good spot to know about when you need it.

The best park in London! It feels like you are taking a stroll in Japan. The garden changes with every season but the best time to visit is autumn or spring. Close to Holland Park tube station, bring a book and just enjoy the peace.

The Kyoto Garden in Holland Park, opened in 1991 to celebrate the Japanese Festival. The garden is a medium-​sized pond and waterfall in the heart of one of West London’s most beautiful parks. It’s the perfect place to go, unwind and gather your thoughts or even to have a picnic with family /​friends.