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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

5 Simple Steps to Creating a Japanese-Inspired Garden Path – for a Mindful, Serene Backyard

The 'Tokonoma Garden – Sanumaya no Niwa' garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

Japanese-inspired gardens are popular with homeowners who seek calm and sanctity in their outdoor spaces. Pivotal to any space is a path, which can be quite different from the usual ones you see in Western gardens.

A Japanese path provides both a physical and contemplative journey. They curve to create mystery and are punctuated by features of interest. Stepping stones complicate the route and slow you down, the planting embeds the hard landscaping in nature, and there are lanterns, water features, and stunning plants and trees to discover.

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