Five Senses Garden,Tokyo German Village, Japan

Amusement Style Garden

Tokyo German Village, Chiba, Japan　

URL : https://t-doitsumura.co.jp/flowernews/fivesensesgarden/

2019 - 2024

7500sqm

Clay loam

50% 

50% 

Reconnecting with Nature through the Five Senses

At Tokyo German Village, The Garden of Five Senses invites visitors to reconnect with nature through colour, scent, texture, sound, and light. Guided by the SDGs and inspired by a nature-positive approach, the garden embodies Japan’s growing commitment to sustainable landscape design and biodiversity restoration.

The project began with an awareness of the region’s environmental memory. After the devastating 2019 Bōsō Peninsula typhoon, trees that survived were carefully observed and protected, while others were responsibly recycled into wood chips. Large stones that had been left unused for years were collected from nearby areas and given new purpose within the garden.

Every element was designed with circular thinking in mind. A small children’s Hobbit House and a birdhouse bring playfulness and coexistence into the landscape. Roof tiles scattered by the typhoon were reused beneath the decking to improve airflow and ground stability. The deck structure itself incorporates repurposed pipes, and its dark, elegant tone was chosen to harmonise with the surrounding woodland. Standing on the edge of the deck, visitors can feel as though they are touching the sky.

In the sunken bench area — a quiet place designed to bring the sky and plants to eye level — visitors can experience a deep connection with the living landscape. We also hope the site will function as an Insect Hotel, welcoming pollinators and other small creatures to return naturally.

Seasonal planting is arranged in a warm and inviting colour scheme, ensuring that the garden evolves beautifully throughout the year.

Ultimately, The Garden of Five Senses is an immersive space where sustainability, education, and sensory experience meet — a living example of how design and nature can grow together, reminding us that a truly sustainable future begins with how we feel nature.