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Address: 20 Regent Street, Darling Heights QLD 4350
The Toowoomba Japanese Garden 'Ju Raku En' - translated from Japanese to mean "enjoying peace and longevity in a public place" - is renowned for its stunning representation of traditional Japanese landscape design.
Developed and maintained by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), with sections owned by both USQ and the Toowoomba Regional Council, the three hectare garden attracts in excess of 100,000 visitors annually. It features a central lake, three separate 'islands' and tree groves.
Open hours are from 6am (AEST) to dusk daily, with the entry gates locked around these times. Please note that feeding the wildlife is discouraged and dogs are not permitted in the garden.
The garden's central lake is home to ducks, turtles and fish and is crossed over by several vivid red traditional-style Japanese bridges, believed to ward off bad omens. The bridges extend to three ‘islands’ which showcase manicured gardens, ornate topiary plantings and other Japanese plants of interest.
Walking through the garden, visitors are treated to an array of visual delights including waterfalls, cherry blossom trees, bamboo avenues, a tea house, an azalea hill, a wisteria arbour and numerous conifer plantings.
The garden features more than 230 species of Japanese and Australian native trees and plants.
During Spring, this contemplative garden is awash with colour.
The beautiful landscape makes the park a popular location for picnics, and for relaxing and unwinding. Walking paths, picnic facilities, and seating and *toilet amenities are included for the convenience of park visitors. (*available in the adjoining Birch Court Park).
Ample parking is also available within the USQ grounds near the southern entry gate.
The stunning layout of the park makes it popular for weddings and wedding photography. For more information on how to book the park for a wedding ceremony please visit USQ's website here.
