Welcome
Welcome
To The Japanese Garden
We are open 6 days a week (closed Tuesday's) from 10.30am to 5.00pm.
We serve delicious lunches and cakes, all made in house.
We would kindly ask that you book your tickets online ahead of travel to avoid disappointment.
What to do at Cowden?
- Visit the newly restored, historic Japanese Garden.
- Explore 35 acres of connected woodland walks, including the stunning Lime Tree Avenue.
- Take the children to the Stewart Woodland to experience the Adventure Park, Badger’s Craft Cabin, Owl’s Wishing Tree and Woodland Village.
What to do at Cowden?
- Enjoy delicious soup, sandwiches, specials and home
baking in our tearoom. - For those who prefer to stay outdoors, there is
always the reward of an ice cream and/or hot drink from our takeaway cabin.
Dogs and Cowden Garden
"Are we allowed to bring dogs to the Japanese Garden?" Is one of our most regularly asked questions.
We do not permit Pets or Emotional Support Animals in the Traditional Japanese Garden and Christie Walk only Assistance Dogs are permitted.
However, all dogs are allowed in the Stewart Woodland, Lime Tree Avenue and Lawns. We ask that dogs are kept on their lead at all times while on Cowden Estate, thank you.
Weddings at The Japanese Garden
Enquiries for 2027 weddings are now open!
We are a small wedding venue, hosting parties of up to 30 people.
The Japanese Garden at Cowden remains an important link between Scottish and Japanese culture and is a fabulous backdrop for your big day!
Please get in touch with our Events team at events@cowdengarden.com for more information or to book an exclusive viewing of our venue.
Photograph taken by the wonderful Victoria Photography.
"Taki Handa was the first and only woman to have designed a Japanese garden of this nature. The fact that she was appointed in 1908 is of significant interest worldwide."
PROFESSOR FUKUHARA (2014)
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Welcome to the Japanese Garden at Cowden
