Japanese Garden (I)

 

The Japanese Garden (Japanse Tuin in Dutch) in Hasselt- the province of Limburg, Belgium -  is said to be one of the largest Japanese gardens in Europe.

An extension of the Kapermolen park, this piece of Japan was laid in 1992 as a symbol of friendship between the inhabitants of Itami (a city in Japan) and those of Hasselt. You can find here a nice waterfall (The Dragon gate), cherry blossom trees, ponds, a zigzag bridge and Japanese houses.

The garden is open from 1^st April until 31^st October, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 14:00 to 18:00. It is Closed at Easter, but  open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday from 14:00 to 18:00. The entrance fee is 5 euro and free for children under 12 years.

The best to visit is in spring (cherry blossoms) or autumn( maple trees).

For directions, visit: Japanese Garden - Google Maps

Parc de Woluwé

In sunny days you will notice people lying on the grass...everywhere....

It may seem strange when you see all of them (with less clothes than they usually wear) .. However, these people know how to enjoy every minute.

I invite you to take a walk to Woluwe Parc and you will understand what I am talking about. You will be able to admire the giant sequoias or the delicate swans.

And don't forget to take your picnic basket ;-)

Access: http://goo.gl/maps/pn14f