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Japanese Garden

Klaipedos Apskritis  >  Lithuania

Biggest Japanese garden in Europe located in the western coastal area of Lithuania, north of the city of Kretinga.

Added* by Jean Jordaens
Most recent update 4 August 2021
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Description

Japoniškas sodas is the biggest Japanese garden in Europe. It’s located in the western coastal area of Lithuania, near Kretinga city. The big garden complex holds a collection of more than 1000 Bonsai and also Sakura trees and a stone garden. There are also many ponds and different trees. All these different habitats attract birds and the garden is therefore also nice for some birdwatching.

Details

Access

From Kretinga, Palanga or Šventoji you have to go to Darbėnai. In Darbėnai behind the church, turn in direction of Laukžemė. From there follow the signs. Entree fee is 7 EUR.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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