Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
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Global Nomad I
Basel, Switzerland148 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Only up 8 weeks a year. Visited on the last day this autumn. Way too busy. People everywhere, no space to enjoy what is a very small garden. No social distancing. Noisey children. Not a peaceful experience, as a Japanese garden should be. Not easy to get to either. Long walk from center of the Hague, no easy public transport link. Wouldn’t visit again.
Written November 2, 2021
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Martin W
606 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The Japanese Garden is the biggest disappointment. The opening hours are misleading. We walked hours to get to Clingendeal and found the of the japanese Garden doors closed. The garden itself also looks very run down. Better avoid.
Written July 25, 2023
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Blue Angel
The Hague, The Netherlands82 contributions
Oct 2017
The Japanese Gardens in Clingendael Park The Hague are small but beautiful...! They are only open for a few weeks per year, in Spring and Autumn...! It's the only Japanese garden in the Netherlands...! xx
Written March 22, 2018
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puravida004
122 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Went to visit early April only to discover that the actual Japanese Gardens inside Clingendael park (Japanese Turin) only opens on 30th April.
The Park itself was lovely to stroll around, but not really worth a visit unless you can see the Japanese Gardens.
You get there by tram 18 and it's important to know the return tram 18 is on the same side of the road just further up.
The Park itself was lovely to stroll around, but not really worth a visit unless you can see the Japanese Gardens.
You get there by tram 18 and it's important to know the return tram 18 is on the same side of the road just further up.
Written April 9, 2017
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MickelR
Hoorn, Noord-Holland, Netherlands93 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We visited the garden on April 25th. The garden is relatively small, but it is surrounded by the huge park of Clingendael estate, housing an old style Dutch garden.
Things to consider:
- The park is very pretty. It's opened 8 weeks a year, because of the delicacy of the flowers
- Entrance if free of charge
- The Japanese garden is part of Clingendael Estate which is surrounded by a huge park that you can stroll in for hours
- The park holds a small place where you can get simple food and drinks
- Parking in the weekend in the surrounding areas is free of charge
- Number of bathrooms is limited. The small restaurant has a bathroom and they charge € 0.50 per visit
All in all a great visit if you are in the area of The Hague already.
Things to consider:
- The park is very pretty. It's opened 8 weeks a year, because of the delicacy of the flowers
- Entrance if free of charge
- The Japanese garden is part of Clingendael Estate which is surrounded by a huge park that you can stroll in for hours
- The park holds a small place where you can get simple food and drinks
- Parking in the weekend in the surrounding areas is free of charge
- Number of bathrooms is limited. The small restaurant has a bathroom and they charge € 0.50 per visit
All in all a great visit if you are in the area of The Hague already.
Written April 26, 2015
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avist80
Gorinchem, The Netherlands94 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
In a short words "A little piece of Japan in The Hague". Just a place you have to visit when you are in the city!
Written September 25, 2012
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Erika B
The Hague, The Netherlands46 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
It is a small garden that is open only a few weeks a year. It is free to enter. If you have the time go there a few times in a few weeks,You can see different colors of flowers every time. If it is not open, no worries. The Clingendael park is also worth the visit. Nice fact are the dog graves of the former baroness Van Brienen.
Written June 12, 2015
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797Fran
The Hague, The Netherlands44 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
You should really visit this beautiful Japanese garden. Free entrance.
The area called Clingendael.
Don't forget to bring your camera!. Wear comfortable shoes, because if you want to see the beauty of this garden, you need to take a long walk. Public transport is available (bus).
Check for the opening time via this website http://www.denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/to/Japanse-Tuin.htm
The area called Clingendael.
Don't forget to bring your camera!. Wear comfortable shoes, because if you want to see the beauty of this garden, you need to take a long walk. Public transport is available (bus).
Check for the opening time via this website http://www.denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/to/Japanse-Tuin.htm
Written May 1, 2015
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bas k
Amstelveen, The Netherlands32,808 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
The japanese garden is open 9-20.00 26april until 9june free entrance and 13-26 oktober.
Clingendael is open year round and when closed the japanese garden can be seen through the bamboo fences.
Clingendael is open year round and when closed the japanese garden can be seen through the bamboo fences.
Written May 24, 2014
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snowbunny16
Houston, TX306 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
The Japanese Garden is only open for a few weeks in the spring, and a few weeks in the fall. The rest of the year the staff probably delight in the fact that they don't have to be bothered by outsiders.
Just outside the park is a sign in Dutch. Apparently the sign says you can't bring a stroller inside (along with various other no-nos). If you don't speak Dutch, you will be yelled at in Dutch ignoring the sign. Not a big deal, but after you park your stroller outside the staff will continue to glare at you for the remainder of your visit.
The Japanese Garden is tiny and not as great as people say, plus many other Japanese Gardens around the world are open all year. My point is, don't be disappointed if you miss it.
Just outside the park is a sign in Dutch. Apparently the sign says you can't bring a stroller inside (along with various other no-nos). If you don't speak Dutch, you will be yelled at in Dutch ignoring the sign. Not a big deal, but after you park your stroller outside the staff will continue to glare at you for the remainder of your visit.
The Japanese Garden is tiny and not as great as people say, plus many other Japanese Gardens around the world are open all year. My point is, don't be disappointed if you miss it.
Written November 21, 2013
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How to go to Japanese garden by public transportation ?
Written May 13, 2019
from March 29th the tea pavilion nearby is open again. That is my suggestion for the nearest location to the gardens. see ijgenweisclingendael.nl
Written March 19, 2019
would it be open in Aug by any chance?
Written May 16, 2018
It opens twice a year: Spring and Autumn. So the next time it opens this year (2018) is in October13-28.
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Elaine
Written July 17, 2018
yes there is parking of course but i don't remember how much because I went there last year.. Anyway it shouldn't be so much! :) success!!
Written August 5, 2017
Into the park yes, but for the Japanese Gardens I'm not sure as they weren't open yet.
Written April 14, 2017
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