The specialist in creating authentic Japanese gardens
For individuals and businesses
Designing a Japanese garden is precision work. Designing a Japanese garden is not a matter of planting, but of composition. The angle of a stone, the distance between two elements, the place where a path bends. Each choice follows fixed Japanese principles, not the feeling of the day. Our landscapers are specifically trained in this; a regular landscaper is not familiar with these rules.
At Yokoso, the same team designs and installs your garden; there is no separate contractor who has to re-interpret the design. Japanese garden design The state is exactly what will be laid: from the first stone to the final planting.
Yokoso is happy to help you realize your Japanese dream garden
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- Passionate specialists who can handle any challenge
- Even without the design from Yokoso, our skilled craftsmen are ready to assist you.
- Free advice
- No obligations
Realization of your unique Japanese garden
Our work
Completed Projects
A selection of Japanese gardens that we have created from the first spade to the last stone.
Philosophy & Craftsmanship
What makes the installation of a Japanese garden different
Not just any garden
Building a Japanese garden begins where other gardens stop. In the first Japanese gardening manual, the Sakuteiki, the building of a garden is described as ‘Ishi wo taten koto’: placing stones upright, not as decoration, but as a foundation.
The placement of each stone is bound by specific guidelines that have been passed down for more than a thousand years. Anyone who does not know these rules is creating a garden, but not a Japanese one.
What you see, and what you feel
Just as important as what you can't see is what you don't immediately perceive. The Japanese call this Fuzei - the atmosphere that a space exudes. The soft sound of water over stone. The scent of pine needles after rain. The rhythm of bamboo leaves in the wind.
Our landscapers take into account all these layers when creating your Japanese garden: the placement of watercourses, the choice of fragrant plants, the direction of light and shade throughout the seasons.
Transformation
Before & after
See how we transform existing gardens into authentic Japanese gardens.
Curious about what is possible for your garden?
We are happy to discuss the design of your Japanese garden with you without obligation, whether you have a cozy urban garden or a spacious backyard.
The process of creating your Japanese garden
You are the Daimyo
In ancient Japan, the Daimyō, the master of the land, was the central figure in creating a garden. Surrounded by the most beautiful castles and enchanting landscapes, the Daimyō determined the atmosphere, the vision, and the intent. The landscape architect was the executor of that dream.
That philosophy forms the foundation of our approach. Your wishes are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is only complete when your Japanese garden perfectly suits you and exceeds all expectations.
That is why we take the time to truly get to know you, your living environment, and your wishes. Together, we shape a garden that is not only aesthetically impressive, but also brings peace, balance, and meaning to everyday life. This creates a timeless Japanese garden that feels as though it was always meant to be there.
1Introduction & Briefing
On-site meeting with the designer. We take the time to discuss your wishes and questions and to photograph the space.23D visualization
Start of the design for your unique Japanese garden. Two rounds of revisions are possible for the perfect result.3 Presentation and material selection
Presentation of the garden design in our Yokoso studio. Upon approval, we will proceed to material selection and the preparation of the non-binding quotation.4Landscaping
With the design in hand, our professional landscapers will start on your Japanese garden5Aftercare and maintenance
Once your project is completed to perfection, we always provide appropriate aftercare and specialized maintenance whenever possible.
Materials & assortment
The elements of a Japanese garden
The largest authentic collection outside Japan
When constructing your Japanese garden, we exclusively use authentic materials: directly imported from Japan, or Japanese woodwork made in our own workshop in Boskoop.
Reviews
After the construction
A Japanese garden remains in motion
Pruning, balance and care keep your garden in shape throughout the seasons. With a maintenance contract from Yokoso, your garden will remain exactly as beautiful as on the day of delivery.
What makes our team extra unique
The additional services of Yokoso
Visit our inspiring company
Design studio, Woodworking workshop & showroom in Boskoop
Explore our showroom and meet the passionate team. See, feel and compare the materials for your garden and receive personal advice.
- Address: Omloop 1, 2771 NL Boskoop, Netherlands
- Open Monday to Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday by appointment
- By appointment: personal advice and material selection
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about creating a Japanese garden
Our landscapers are the experts when it comes to creating authentic Japanese gardens. The correct application of certain elements is a crucial process for creating a balanced landscape. For example, the placement of stones and the lines that follow centuries-old principles must be in proportion to all other elements. Only with a lot of experience and thorough knowledge of traditional Japanese gardens and overall aesthetics is it possible to create gardens like those you see in Japan.
We are also the proud owners of the largest authentic collection of Japanese stones and ornaments outside of Japan, so it goes without saying that we always make good use of this when selecting materials for a garden project. Moreover, from our own high-quality workshop, we provide all the necessary custom-made woodwork for a project. Because we handle everything ourselves as much as possible, we can offer the highest level of quality and authenticity that our customers expect from us.
Our projects almost always start with a 3D design to ensure that everything fully meets your wishes and expectations, and so that our landscapers have a clear idea of how to shape the landscape. If there is already a clear design, it may be possible for our landscapers to help you with the construction without a 3D design from Yokoso. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities together.
Despite the fact that our landscapers are based in the Netherlands, the Yokoso team is highly international with experience worldwide. Examples of projects include those throughout the European Union, but also in the United States, Switzerland, and the Arab world. You can contact us for any possible opportunities and a customized quote.
The cost of a project depends greatly on its size and complexity. In addition, the choice of materials, authentic Japanese or an alternative, always plays a significant role. Through a tailored quote, we will ensure that everything is clear so that you are not faced with unexpected surprises. Only with a clear written agreement and your consent will we carry out the construction and associated work for you.
Our gardeners are highly motivated and dedicated to creating your Japanese garden. The time required for this depends greatly on the size and complexity of a project. The overall time required for the creation of an average garden of 100 m2 is between two and four weeks.
Every space is suitable for an authentic Japanese garden. When thinking of a Japanese garden, many people picture large dry rock gardens or expansive stroll gardens, but small spaces are also exceptionally well-suited for this Japanese art form. A great example is the cozy Tsuboniwa inner gardens of the Kyo-Machiya townhouses in Kyoto.
Our gardeners are always ready for you and work throughout the year. Only in severe frost may there be delays.
It is not necessary for you to be present during the construction process, but if you prefer, you are of course welcome to do so. Our gardeners usually receive an extra key to the back door during the course of a project so that they can always get started immediately. We always discuss this in advance before a project begins.
We will completely take care of the transport of your materials and the removal of debris.
We always start with a clean slate when we are going to create a Japanese garden, and therefore we will always start by clearing the current garden. With our excavators we clear the garden so that we can quickly start the construction of the authentic Japanese landscape. Of course, existing elements such as trees can be included in the new design, so this will of course be taken into account when clearing your garden.
There are certainly forms of the Japanese garden that are advantageous to create. For example, using gravel instead of ground cover plants. But the choice of materials themselves can also make a big difference, such as choosing replica ornaments instead of authentic Japanese pieces.
Your Japanese garden starts with a good conversation
Tell us about your dream garden. We’ll take care of the rest, until the day you stand for the first time in your own Japanese-style garden.
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