THE JAPANESE BONSAI GARDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF BRANDENBURG

THE JAPANESE BONSAI GARDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF BRANDENBURG

We already know Berlin-Brandenburg has it all. But one of the most sacred places in the region is the Japanese Bonsai Garden, an hour from Berlin-Mitte, near Potsdam. As a family business, it’s easy to notice the attention to detail — tree decorations and, most importantly, Japanese traditions have been carefully instilled by the founders. As you walk in, you are transported from Brandenburg and swept away to the outskirts of Kyoto, with blooming cherry blossoms in late April, azaleas in May, and an insane palette of autumn colors in October. You can easily spend a few hours here. The garden has a tea house with a variety of different teas available. They also have a variety of Japanese sweets and treats to enjoy while sipping on a cup of Sencha in the garden. They sell tea leaves and matcha so you can take a piece of this oasis home with you and bring a sense of tranquility into your everyday life. They have my absolute favorite Marukyu Koyamaen’s Kinrin Ceremonial Matcha. Oh, and they make it incredibly hard to leave the garden without purchasing a beautiful bonsai tree on your way out. 

Text & Photos: Tanya Khvorostiana

Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Tanya moved to Berlin nine years ago, after living in Barcelona. She is currently working as a visual editor and graphic designer, spending most of her time researching special locations and places in Berlin.

Japanischer Bonsaigarten, Fercher Str.61, 14548 Schwielowsee–Ferch; map

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