Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia | Landmark & historical place

Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre

Locality: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6341 2233

Address: Ken Nakajima Place 2794 Cowra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cowragarden.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Happy Tuesday What are wet weekend we had with more expected towards the end of the week. The sun is out for now and the garden is looking fresh and green. How much did you get? ... #visitcowra #japanesegarden #centralwestnsw #fresh #green #cowra #waterfalls

25.01.2022 Pretty Peonies and our Glorious Iris are now in bloom. Come on through and enjoy the sunshine! #cowra #japanesegarden #peony #iris #spring #blooms #centralwestnsw #visitnsw

25.01.2022 Our cascading waterfall to start off your week. Water or Sui is an element used in Japanese Gardens to represent the fluid, flowing and formless things of the world.

25.01.2022 Don't miss this month's exhibition at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre!! August sees new ceramics from Cowra artist and St. Raphael's School Visual Arts teacher Michelle Coombes on exhibition in the Japanese Garden Cultural Centre. Specialising in handbuilt ceramic forms with richly textured and glazed surfaces, she is known as 'the handbuilder'.

24.01.2022 Forget about flying to Japan to see the cherry blossoms, Cowra’s beautiful blooms are more spectacular this year than ever before. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm

24.01.2022 Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow. - Japanese Proverb

22.01.2022 Create your own Bonsai Workshop - Saturday 10th October 2020. Cath Duncan will be hosting a Bonsai workshop at Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre on Saturday 10th October from 10am-12pm. This workshop will be to create your own Bonsai to take home with you. The tuition is free however the materials for the workshop will cost $25.00, this includes a pot, tree, wire and soil. Usual entry fees to the Garden will apply; if you have a current Friend of the Garden annual pa...ss your entry is free. If you wish to attend you will need to book your place by phoning the Garden on 6341 2233. Places are limited with only 8 spots available so we recommend you book early.

22.01.2022 Want to create your own Bonsai? Workshops to be held on Saturday 21st November 2020. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the previous Bonsai workshops, Cath Duncan will be hosting 2 more Bonsai workshops at Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre on Saturday 21st November. The first will run 10am-12pm, and the second from 1pm to 3pm. These workshops will be to create your own Bonsai to take home with you. The tuition is free however the materials for the workshop will cost $30.00, this includes a pot, tree, wire and soil. Usual entry fees to the Garden will apply however if you have a current Friend of the Garden annual pass your entry is free. If you wish to attend you will need to book your place by phoning the Garden on 6341 2233. Places are limited with only 8 spots per class available so we recommend you book early.

22.01.2022 Our Sumo Tanoshii is out soaking up the sunshine and taking in all the gorgeous blossoms we have out in the garden. Some varieties of our Cherry Trees have already begun to blossom, so now is the perfect time to plan your trip and come and see the garden in all its glory. #itshappeningincowra #visitcowra #cowra #japanesegarden #spring #cherryblossoms #centralwestnsw #sumo

20.01.2022 Happy Friday #japanesegarden #views #visitcowra #waterfall #teahouse #visitnsw #clouds

20.01.2022 Are you interested in learning the art of Bonsai? Cath Duncan will be holding a Bonsai demonstration on Thursday 10th September, 9am to 12:30. Come along and see what it is all about. There will be no cost for the workshop however entry fees to the Garden apply as usual.

19.01.2022 Some people like to make of life a garden, and to walk only within its paths ~ Japanese proverb. We are open everyday 9am - 5pm, bring your furry friend along and enjoy the serenity... #japanesegarden #teahouse #waterfall #visitcowra #centralwestnsw

19.01.2022 Refilling the lake will continue over the weekend and we hope to have the waterfall running again on Sunday. Please be aware that a water pipe will be across the path at the bottom of the lake over the weekend and we ask that you take the path around the top of the lake to get back to the cultural centre, gift shop and cafe. The Koi have been returned to the lake and will be much easier to see when you visit. Thank you for your patience and understanding

18.01.2022 Creature Feature Friday! From our Bearded Dragons and buzzing pollinators to the tiniest of Spiders, each play their part in keeping bad bugs away and helping our garden to stay healthy. What Critters do you have in your garden?

18.01.2022 When it rains it pours! How much did you get?

17.01.2022 The cleaning of the bottom lake and the pump replacement work is well under way. This work may take a few days to complete however it will greatly improve the aesthetics of the Garden, the water quality in the lake and the visitor experience in the future. We do apologise to our visitors and to the cafe patrons for the noise of the work and for the inconvenience of having the area in front of the the lake closed to the public while the work is completed. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

17.01.2022 Jack Gee is completeing his work placement for his year 11 VET Construction course at Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre this week!

17.01.2022 ...Winter Blooms...

17.01.2022 We get all different kinds of visitors to the garden..

16.01.2022 Covid-safe check in!! If you have the Service NSW app on your phone you can check in at the Garden simply by scanning the QR code on the door or at the front counter. This will save you time when buying your entry ticket and save you having to provide your details for the visitor register. You can find more information about the Service NSW app and covid-safe check on the Service NSW website; https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/being-covid-safe

15.01.2022 Wednesday brings us to the middle of the week and after a good drop of rain things are looking as fresh as ever! With Summer not far away don’t forget we are open everyday of the year from 9am - 5pm except Christmas Day. What are your Summer holiday plans? ... #japanesegarden #visitcowra #visitnsw #sunrise #centralwestnsw #waterfall #summeriscoming

15.01.2022 The Garden has never looked so beautiful. This October long weekend is the best time to see everything in bloom. Ducklings have arrived and the Koi are always ready for a feed. We are open everyday this long weekend from 9am to 5pm. Don’t forget to tag us @cowrajapanesegarden and #cowrajapanesegarden

15.01.2022 Many happy returns to Mr. Teruo Murakami who is today celebrating his 100th Birthday. Mr Murakami is the last known surviving Japanese Prisoner of War to take p...art in the Cowra Breakout on 5th August 1944. A strong supporter of the Cowra-Japan relationship, Mr Murakami has visited Cowra on many occasions to pay his respects to former comrades and participate in Cowra Breakout commemorations. Good health and best wishes on your special day from the members of the Cowra Breakout Association. The photo shows Mr Murakami laying a wreath with Mayor of Cowra Councillor Bill West in the Cowra Japanese War Cemetery during the 70th Anniversary commemorations of the Cowra Breakout - 5th August 2014.

14.01.2022 Wednesday brings us to the middle of what has been a beautiful week! Now is the perfect time to enjoy the blossoms because sadly they wont last forever... #japanesegarden #cowra #visitcowra #itshappeningincowra #visitnsw #blossoms #spring #centralwestnsw

14.01.2022 Now is the time to get to the Garden to not only see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms but to take in a bit of Japanese Culture. Our freshly raked Zen Garden is located in our Cultural Centre. We are open 9am - 5pm everyday. We can’t wait for your visit! ... #japanesegarden #zen #cowra #visitcowra #centralwest #visitnsw #karesansui See more

13.01.2022 The bottom lake has now been cleaned and refilled and the waterfall is running again. Congratulations to our 4 person gardening team led by our Head Gardener Mathew Rush. They have been able to complete this work within a week and still managed to present the 12.5 acre Garden in its usual pristine condition. Well done team!

12.01.2022 Spring is not far away and well be back to warmer weather which means blossom time! For now though, enjoy these snaps of the frost we had last week.

12.01.2022 Learning kanji is super tough, which makes this #JTalent all the more impressive! Are you handy with a brush?Enter your J-Talent, aka WASAI, in What's Your J-Talent? today! Contest details: https://jpf.org.au/jtalent

12.01.2022 Spring Japanese Cultural Activities cancelled due to Covid-19. Sakura Matsuri (the Cherry Blossom Festival) was cancelled previously, but we had hoped to bring you a program of individual Japanese cultural activities to the Garden throughout the Spring. Unfortunately the growing number of Covid-19 outbreaks & hot-spots and the increased risks have led to the decision to cancel the planned activities for this year.... We do hope that 2021 will see the return to some normality and that we will be able to bring you the Festival and other activities next year. We do apologise for any inconvenience. Please stay safe and well, social distance and sanitise your hands.

12.01.2022 The entry to the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre looks stunning with the Cherry Blossoms along the path in full bloom. Many of the trees in the Garden are blossoming now, some are just beginning.......the blossoms have arrived around two to three weeks earlier than in previous years so the Garden will be at its most vibrant over the next week to ten days.

11.01.2022 With Summer just around the corner we have pops of colour showing up all over the garden. From our Bonsai House to our Cultural Centre there is something for everyone! When are you planning your trip? ... #japanesegarden #pomegranate #yesterdaytodaytomorrow #goldentrumpettree #beardeddragon #aquilegia #visitcowra #visitnsw #flowers #centralwestnsw

11.01.2022 Carols in the Garden The Carols in the Garden have been cancelled for this year. Hopefully 2021 will see things return to some form of normality and our events such as the Easter activities, Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) and Carols in the Garden will be able to proceed. Please continue to be Covid aware and take all precautions to ensure that we can all return to life as normal as soon as possible.

11.01.2022 We welcome to Cowra our artist in residence, Nicholas Gentile. Nick begins the creative process of composing music for World Peace Day today. And where else to ...begin for inspiration than Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Nicks composition workshops begin this Thursday for secondary students and adults. See the website for details. https://cowraciviccentre.mailchimpsites.com/artist-in-resid And if you see him about town make sure you say hello and welcome.

11.01.2022 Ever wondered what our lakes looked like empty? The team has been working extremely hard this week to get the lake cleaned out and they are nearly ready to begin refilling the lake. It has been very interesting to see how rocks are positioned and to see the overall design of the lake, waterfalls and ponds while they are dry. The Koi are safe and have been temporarily housed in the top lake. They will be returned to the bottom lake very soon.... Well worth a look if you get a chance! See more

09.01.2022 Hello Springtime Days are starting to get warmer and the whole garden is waking up from its winter slumber. Our Magnolias are in flower and putting on a show, and there are so many buds forming on other trees and shrubs. ... What are you excited to see in bloom?

09.01.2022 What a lovely start to the week, the sun is out and the weather is certainly warming up. We are now open from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week. Dogs are welcome on a lead and the Koi Carp are slowly showing themselves after hibernation in the winter. We cant wait for you to visit.

08.01.2022 Positions Vacant! We are currently recruiting for one part-time and two casual Customer Service Officers to work in the entry and gift shop area at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. The jobs are advertised on Seek. To apply please send a cover letter and resume via email to; [email protected], or by post to The Manager. CJG&CC, PO Box 248, Cowra NSW 2794, or you can drop it in to the office at the Garden. Please do not respond via facebook or messenger.

08.01.2022 Want to create your own Bonsai? Workshops to be held on Saturday 24th October 2020. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the previous Bonsai workshops, Cath Duncan will be hosting 2 more Bonsai workshops at Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre on Saturday 24th October. The first will run 10am-12pm, and the second from 1pm to 3pm. These workshops will be to create your own Bonsai to take home with you. ... The tuition is free however the materials for the workshop will cost $25.00, this includes a pot, tree, wire and soil. Usual entry fees to the Garden will apply however if you have a current Friend of the Garden annual pass your entry is free. If you wish to attend you will need to book your place by phoning the Garden on 6341 2233. Places are limited with only 8 spots per class available so we recommend you book early. See more

07.01.2022 Forget about flying to Japan to see the cherry blossoms, Cowras beautiful blooms are more spectacular this year than ever before #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm

06.01.2022 Enjoy FREE Japanese films from 4-13 December with JFF Plus! #JFFAU2020 heads online with the latest in contemporary Japanese films as well as JFF favourites from past years. View the full streaming schedule at https://jffau.net/sfb

06.01.2022 The garden is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

05.01.2022 Whos getting excited for springtime? Not long now...

05.01.2022 Found in the Garden. A young couple were in the Garden last week, stunningly dressed in full costume, and the young lady lost her hair pin. We believe that this is the pin that has been handed in this afternoon and we would like to be able to return it. If someone could please contact us, send us a photo of the young couple (in their costume dress to validate ownership) and let us know where to return it, we would be very happy to return it by post.

05.01.2022 Our Sumo ‘Tanoshii’ is out soaking up the sunshine and taking in all the gorgeous blossoms we have out in the garden. Some varieties of our Cherry Trees have already begun to blossom, so now is the perfect time to plan your trip and come and see the garden in all its glory. #itshappeningincowra #visitcowra #cowra #japanesegarden #spring #cherryblossoms #centralwestnsw #sumo

05.01.2022 MUSIC FOR WORLD PEACE DAY As part of yesterday's #WorldPeaceDay celebrations, the Cowra Civic Centre premiered a newly composed orchestral piece produced by c...omposer and Artist in Residence Nicholas Gentile. This piece draws on the events of the tragic Cowra Breakout, as well as the amazing journey of reconciliation and peace between Cowra and Japan. The piece is now available to stream via the link below: https://soundcloud.com//world-peace-suite-by-nicholas-gent . . . #Cowra #VisitCowra #UnearthCentralNSW #Peace #Music

05.01.2022 Blossoms are here! We are open 9am-5pm everyday, come on through and enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine!

04.01.2022 The waterfall in to the bottom lake of the Garden has been shut down to enable maintenance and cleaning work to be carried out on the lake and there will be some minor disruption along the pathway at the front of the lake in the week commencing 15th Feb. If all goes well we hope to have work completed by the end of next week. We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

04.01.2022 The cleaning is done and the refilling of the lake has commenced. It won't be too long now before the waterfall is running and the Koi are returned. A huge congratulations to Mathew Rush and the Gardening team for their efforts on this massive task. A job well done! Many thanks to Central West Hydro Vac Services for their dedication to getting the job completed.

03.01.2022 A stunning sunrise to start off your Tuesday.

03.01.2022 And just like that the October long weekend is done and dusted... We were blown away with the number of visitors that came through to see our wonderful Garden. There is so much to take in and if you look closely you may be lucky enough to spot our scaled friends soaking up the sunshine..... When are you planning your trip? #visitcowra #japanesegarden #beardeddragon #cowra #cherryblossom #spring #visitnsw

01.01.2022 Thank you again to everyone who entered the What's Your #JTalent? contest! The results are in! View the amazing grand prize winners, fan favourites and staff picks here: https://jpf.org.au/events/whats-your-j-talent-results/

01.01.2022 Happy Monday! We are in for another sunny week in the garden! Our Forsythias are showing off their golden flowers along with so many other blooms that we just cant keep track of! #visitcowra #wewantyouback #centralwestnsw #cowra #japanesegarden