The Art of Landscape by Nakane.
Captivating the World.
Crafting Timeless Spaces, Rooted in Place.
Mriya Resort & Spa Japanese Garden ‘Rikkyo-en’
Yalta, Crimea Yalta
LLS BD Development
Date2018.03
Area5.2 hectares
Yalta, Crimea,
Miroku-no-Sato Project Sho-shintei
Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens
Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan Tenshinzan Shinshō-ji
Date2014.10
Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Adachi Museum of Art Garden
Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Adachi Museum of Art
Date1972.07
AreaOld building garden: approx. 500 tsubo / New building garden: approx. 1,500 tsubo
Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Adachi Museum of Art
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Garden ‘Tenshin-en’
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Date1988.05
Boston City, Massachusetts State, U.S.A.
Art Museum
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Japanese Garden
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Date1986.10
Area1,653 m²
Atlanta, Georgia State, U.S.
Public Facility
Nijyo Castle Seiryu-en Garden
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Kyoto City
Date1964.12
Area6,612 m²
Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
World Heritage Site – Nijo Castle Garden
Create spaces that live for generations
A garden is more than just a fleeting moment of beauty. Our process begins by listening to the echoes of the land's history. Only by honoring the rhythm of human life, the changing seasons, and the memories carved into the earth can we truly see the landscape's potential.
By bridging reverence for the past with a vision for the future, we find the soul of our work. It is in this timeless connection that we discover how to craft spaces that endure for generations.
Faced with a landscape, we first stop to pause. We ask what is there and what has been built up over time. Everything begins with this re-examination. We look deeply into the inherent context of the land to decide what to inherit and what to pass on to the next era. Each of these questions forms the foundation of our creative expression.
About
A record of work built steadily from the era of our founder, Kinsaku Nakane, to the present day.
What began as a mission to restore and preserve the soul of Japanese gardens has grown into a global legacy. Across Japan and around the world, we have immersed ourselves in the local character of every site, seeking designs that harmonize with their unique cultures and environments. We invite you to follow the footsteps of the Nakane Garden Research Institute.
History
About
A garden is more than just a fleeting moment of beauty. Our process begins by listening to the echoes of the land's history. Only by honoring the rhythm of human life, the changing seasons, and the memories carved into the earth can we truly see the landscape's potential.
By bridging reverence for the past with a vision for the future, we find the soul of our work. It is in this timeless connection that we discover how to craft spaces that endure for generations.
Faced with a landscape, we first stop to pause. We ask what is there and what has been built up over time. Everything begins with this re-examination. We look deeply into the inherent context of the land to decide what to inherit and what to pass on to the next era. Each of these questions forms the foundation of our creative expression.
A record of work built steadily from the era of our founder, Kinsaku Nakane, to the present day.
What began as a mission to restore and preserve the soul of Japanese gardens has grown into a global legacy. Across Japan and around the world, we have immersed ourselves in the local character of every site, seeking designs that harmonize with their unique cultures and environments. We invite you to follow the footsteps of the Nakane Garden Research Institute.
Service
Research・Design・Landscaping
- Planning, design, and master craftsmanship of Japanese gardens/
- Research and visionary design for parks and cityscapes/
- International landscape research and cross-border project management/
- Western landscape planning in collaboration with global partners/
- Contemporary art curation and creation through a landscape lens/
- General surveying and site analysis services
・Traditional Artistry: Comprehensive planning, design, and master craftsmanship of Japanese gardens.
・Urban Vitality: Research and visionary design for public parks and cityscapes.
・Global Reach: International landscape research and project management across borders.
・Cross-Cultural Design: Collaborative planning of Western landscapes with global design partners.
・Artistic Fusion: Curating and creating contemporary art through the lens of landscape architecture.
・General surveying and site analysis services
Gardens and landscapes are not formed through a single process alone. It begins with uncovering the history of the land, weaving a vision for the future, and finally, the tactile work of creation on-site. Only when all these steps are organically connected does a true landscape emerge. At Nakane Garden Research Institute, we have always approached our work with a holistic view, never fragmenting this flow. We invite you to explore the work that defines our legacy and philosophy.
Gardens and landscapes are not formed through a single process alone. It begins with uncovering the history of the land, weaving a vision for the future, and finally, the tactile work of creation on-site. Only when all these steps are organically connected does a true landscape emerge. At Nakane Garden Research Institute, we have always approached our work with a holistic view, never fragmenting this flow. We invite you to explore the work that defines our legacy and philosophy.
News
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’26.06.29
Our Garden Has Been Featured in Contemporary Landscape Architecture: Masterpieces around the World
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’26.06.29
President’s New Year’s Message Published in The Garden, No. 103, by the Japanese Garden Association (January 18, 2021)
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’26.06.29
Commemorative Lecture by Shiro Nakane on the Publication of Landscape Architect: The Legacy of Kinsaku Nakane
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’26.06.29
Our conservation activities for a 250-year-old Sawara cypress tree at Zakka-in, a sub-temple of Myoshin-ji Temple, were featured in the March 17 morning edition of The Yomiuri Shimbun.
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’26.06.29
Keynote Lecture by Shiro Nakane, Director of Nakane Garden Research & Consulting, at the FY2023 Mental Health and Culture Forum
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’26.06.29
Broadcast of “Kyoto Roman: Eternal Stories” – May 20, 2024
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’26.06.29
Careers at Nakane Garden Research & Consulting Co., Ltd.
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’26.06.29
New Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and Ohori Park Japanese Garden
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’26.06.29
Announcement of a Lecture in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture
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’26.06.29
Employment Opportunities for Full-Time Positions at Nakane Garden Research & Consulting Co., Ltd.