Mifuneyama, Takeo’s Infinity Garden
Situated on Kyushu island, this garden created in the 'shakkei' style is lit up every summer by installations by the TeamLab collective.
teamLab: ‘A Forest Where Gods Live’, 2018, Takeo, Kyushu, Japan © teamLab
The city of Takeo in Saga prefecture is known for its onsen (natural hot springs) and its space and science museum, and also for the play of light and colours provided by the plants in Mifuneyama Garden, built in 1845 and extending over 50 hectares. The grounds feature the shakkei style, meaning literally ‘borrowed landscapes.’ This ancient technique, used by Japanese landscape artists, gives the impression of gardens that stretch on for infinity.
The colour palette changes year-round, which is a good reason to visit several times a year, especially as the gardens stay open in winter. In summer, the city of Takeo, in collaboration with the digital art collective teamLab, organises light shows that offer a new dimension to the space.
More information on Mifuneyama Garden can be found on its website.
© Mifuneyama Gardens
teamLab: ‘A Forest Where Gods Live’, 2018, Takeo, Kyushu, Japan © teamLab
teamLab: ‘A Forest Where Gods Live’, 2018, Takeo, Kyushu, Japan © teamLab
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