This little garden is so pretty. I was surprised to see that it was situated right in the middle of a city block in downtown Kelowna. It seems like it should be far away from a city, but it is an interesting juxtaposition. There are a couple entrances and it's easy to spot from the street if you look closely. There is a traditional Japanese gate that opens up into a beautiful area of trees, flowers and water features. On the right side of the entrance is a rock garden in which the gravel is swept in a specific pattern. I liked walking around and looking at all the interesting trees and shrubs. There is a small waterfall in the corner and a large koi pond in the middle. There is a cute bridge that crosses the pond and it's a nice place to take pictures. In the spring/summer the flowers are blooming. There were a couple of beautiful pink peonies and a few water lilies in bloom. There was also a small tree that backdropped a bench with flowers that were very fragrant. A bunch of rowdy kids were jumping along the rocks and throwing leaves in the pond as their mother watched. I guess they didn't read the sign outside about etiquette. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would recommend it to others. read more

Small but pretty getaway from the city in middle of downtown. Even better that it's free admission with a koi pond. They even have a small zen garden Value 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Quality 5/5 20/20 read more

A hidden gem this garden is! Quietly tucked behind city hall is this serene oasis. This garden is a symbol of friend ship with Kelowna's sister city, Kasugi in Japan. They keep this garden well manicured and allow free admission to the public. It was a splendid 20 mins we spent looking at the koi fish, different varieties of non regional scrubbery, trees and Japanese landscaping. One could spend as long as you'd like. Sit and read in one of their gazebos or relax and listen to the gentle streams-my favorite feature! Tip: This is a tranquil area and is not suitable for small children looking to play or climb. If you are in a need to recharge or need to to get away from daily stress, drop by the Kasugai Gardens. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday after lunch to checkout the garden. The garden is very well done - very tranquil with seating area and koi in the pond. Certainly, a great place to chat with a friend, eat a snack/lunch, or just contemplate your existence. There was a slight breeze while we were there which was nice. Very well done albeit a little smaller than we were expecting. Great location as it is right across the water front and boardwalk. Worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

We have been many times over the last 20 years. Beautiful design and the fis are always fun. I remember as a kid the thousands of baby fish that would be everywhere. Sadly with more and more rats in Kelowna you normally see two rats to every fish in the garden and no baby fish. The baby fish could be because of a change in fish management aka they only keep one gender of fish so no breeding now. read more

Tucked away behind Kelowna's City hall in Vancouver is a lovely little oasis. This Japanese Garden is free to the public and I have spent many quiet Sundays reading a book and enjoying the atmosphere. Much like the Nitobe Gardens of UBC, the Kasugai Gardens is small but captures the essence of larger Japanese Gardens. Various foliage, interesting humble mosses, and whispering streams fill your senses. I immediately decided that this garden was very special and I haven't lost that initially feeling, yet. I am confident that that feeling will be an enduring one. read more

Kasugai Gardens - Tranquil oasis tucked away behind City Hall. - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia