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A 'dewy path' (roji) over stepping stones, passes through a bamboo gate and into the inner garden. Along the way lies a stone basin and lantern for ritual cleansing, and a Chiriana (dust pit) symbolising tidying and the release of worries. These features reflect the garden's purpose of preparing visitors for the Tea ceremony. The planting scheme uses mainly evergreens and creates shaded areas with minimal flowers. Moss is replaced by low ground cover, and the path is bordered by hostas, ferns, grasses, and evergreen shrubs. A Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, is also included. A variety of green tones, contrasting leaf shapes, and rich textures provide seasonal interest while maintaining the calm, refined beauty and symbolism of a Japanese aesthetic. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ AB Andy Bolton Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/andy-bolton) - [ ![Nick Islip](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/nick-islip/profile_photo.webp?v=64b656e8-4f7c-4bf0-962f-82ea549933b6) Nick Islip Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/nick-islip) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1530f17a-7355-4143-aa24-a79b76615c50/conversions/IMG_6940-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ae2bd4fc-b366-4843-8430-a1341031b3ec/conversions/IMG_6941-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3ae7c8df-316f-4731-a588-64481ceacacd/conversions/IMG_6942-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d15d86b3-46b7-4327-8bf6-5c746903c475/conversions/IMG_6943-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3bd9fadc-f7c0-465e-befa-94a7775c9006/conversions/IMG_6944-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/900b0f75-f5b9-4848-9bab-831c02d4186d/conversions/IMG_6945-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9609b4a7-968c-43c8-8696-b9c1643254c1/conversions/IMG_6947-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f2e9596d-4ce0-4085-a97c-7dd34ffc368f/conversions/IMG_6948-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/204b87ae-c2d3-4ace-87e0-ec241f5cedad/conversions/IMG_6949-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/06c46ded-54d6-4936-a0a3-939be1382dff/conversions/IMG_6938-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b63afbbf-4a82-4dc2-9ad3-bd937dd98f60/conversions/Tea-and-Tranquillity-harmonies-in-green-940627-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Collective 1 - [ ![Japanese Garden Society](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/japanese-garden-society/logo.webp) Japanese Garden Society ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/japanese-garden-society) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![Japanese Garden Society](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/japanese-garden-society/logo.webp) Japanese Garden Society ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/japanese-garden-society) - [ ![The Japanese Garden Centre](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/the-japanese-garden-centre/logo.webp) The Japanese Garden Centre ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/the-japanese-garden-centre) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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