SITE PARTNER:  

Japanese Gardens of SEQ

Ju-Raku Gardens

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

South east Queensland is home to these beautiful Japanese gardens, perfect for a meditative stroll:

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Japanese gardens inside Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Toowong
One of the absolute highlights of a visit to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens is the zen-like Japanese garden
more
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Mt Tamborine Botanic Gardens, Eagle Heights
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is a hidden treasure atop Mount Tamborine, that features a diverse range of native & exotic flora to enjoy
more
Nerima Gardens Queens Park
Nerima Gardens, Queens Park, Ipswich, Japanese, water lillies, Queensland
The picture perfect self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park behind the historic caretakers cottage.
more
Ju Raku En Japanese Gardens
Ju Raku En Japanese Gardens Toowoomba
A meditative Zen-like scene unfolds around every corner of Ju Raku En Japanese Gardens in Toowoomba
more

Looking for more outdoor places in Brisbane worth a visit, then let your fingers do the walking as you take a stroll through our section on where to picnic in Brisbane here. Or check out our guide to 10 great SEQ botanic gardens here.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Sweet-Charity-hero

Sweet Charity

Fall in love with timeless hits, sensational performances and the promise of “hopefully ever after
Dec 11-14
The Kransky Sisters performing A Cracker Kransky Christmas at QPAC

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters
Dec 16-21
People dining at The Star Christmas

Christmas Day Dining at The Star Brisbane

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day?
Dec 25
Three women playing mini golf at Swingers - The Art of Mini Golf

Swingers - The Art of Mini Golf

Brisbane Powerhouse launches with a bold new exhibition
Jan 10 - Mar 1
Stage at TCMF

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Australia’s largest and longest running music festival returns for its 54th year
Jan 16-25
Headshot of Prof Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence

Professor Brian Cox is back with his new show, Emergence
May 30
See All
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Read more
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
Read more
Best Bars in Brisbane
Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT