--- product_id: 130481071 title: "Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide" price: "Rp1180094" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/130481071-create-your-own-japanese-garden-a-practical-guide store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Authentic Japanese garden techniques Top-rated with 4.6 stars Comprehensive guide Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide **Price:** Rp1180094 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Cultivate calm, craft beauty β€” your Japanese garden journey starts here! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide - **How much does it cost?** Rp1180094 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/130481071-create-your-own-japanese-garden-a-practical-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Authentic Cultural Insights:** Gain exclusive knowledge from Kodansha, a trusted name in Japanese publications. - β€’ **Master the Art of Zen Landscaping:** Step-by-step practical guide to create your own serene Japanese garden sanctuary. - β€’ **Perfect for Beginners & Enthusiasts:** Clear, accessible instructions make Japanese garden design achievable for everyone. - β€’ **Boost Your Home’s Aesthetic & Value:** Transform your outdoor space into a tranquil retreat admired by all. - β€’ **Join a Growing Community of Garden Creators:** Be part of the 300+ reviewers who rated this guide 4.6 stars and counting. ## Overview Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide by Kodansha is a highly rated, beginner-friendly book offering authentic techniques and cultural insights to design serene Japanese gardens. With a 4.6-star rating from over 300 readers, it’s a trusted resource for transforming your outdoor space into a peaceful retreat. ## Description In this book, renowned garden designer Motomi Oguchi offers the reader a step-by-step, practical approach to creating Japanese gardens, drawn from a wealth of experience that covers thirty years and encompasses the design of more than 400 gardens. The author uses real examples from gardens he has designed, constructed, and photographed to illustrate his key points, approaching each work from the perspective of the home or building owner. Oguchi begins with front gardens, as these are usually what one encounters first when entering a home. Typically, these front plantings are not defined Japanese garden types but rather, physical areas. He then moves on to tsubo niwa (courtyard gardens) and kare sansui (dry gardens) that might be found in the middle or rear of a building, or any available small space. Next, he introduces tea and tree gardens, which are more likely to be sections of a larger garden; and highlights specific characteristics and conditions of interior gardens. Within each chapter are general layouts and methods of developing the various gardens, which precede specific, step-by-step instructions. The author also offers practical and affordable variations on more ambitious designs and shows how they can be adapted to the reader’s home or building. In addition, Oguchi emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and offers suggestions for special touches and restoration. Review: Good one to start with - A must buy to get an insight of Japanese garden feel. Review: Beautiful practical book - Beautifully bound and illustrated book full of practical advice on creating your own Japanese garden. ## Features - Kodansha ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #424,147 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #530 in Gardening & Landscape Design #32,396 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 322 Reviews | ## Images ![Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BVnJeJyHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good one to start with *by A***R on 18 March 2020* A must buy to get an insight of Japanese garden feel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful practical book *by T***S on 24 March 2026* Beautifully bound and illustrated book full of practical advice on creating your own Japanese garden. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! *by P***E on 6 May 2020* I don't normally do book reviews but I had to for this one. I'm a huge fan of Japanese gardens. When I lived in California I used to regularly visit the one in The Huntington, and my goal is to create one of my own. I had no idea where to start, so this book is a big help. The author is a true expert and really knows their business. They break down gardens into simple elements- water feature, large rocks, small rocks/gravel, and bushes/trees, soil. Using gorgeous photos of real-life examples as well as diagrams, the author then explains step-by step how each garden was achieved. A lot of people in the reviews complained that this book was way too complicated and made Japanese gardens seem unattainable due to the need for things like backhoes and drainage plans, etc., but I'm not sure what they were expecting. These gardens are works of living art, and don't emerge from the ether fully formed. The main thing I understand now that I didn't before reading this book is that 1) Japanese gardens require a lot of PLANNING, money, time, energy, hard work, and heavy machinery to create. There's just no way around it. 2)The beauty of the garden requires constant maintenance. The author even says that if you make a garden, you must be willing to care for it constantly as though it were your own child. This made me really appreciate even more the work that goes into the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden. This is an inspirational book that I will cherish. ## Frequently Bought Together - Create Your Own Japanese Garden: A Practical Guide - Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More - Inside Your Japanese Garden: A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/130481071-create-your-own-japanese-garden-a-practical-guide](https://www.desertcart.id/products/130481071-create-your-own-japanese-garden-a-practical-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*