Morikami Museum
& Japanese Gardens
Visitors can explore a bamboo forest, a Zen-style dry rock garden, traditional Japanese bridges and gates built by master artisans from Japan, a hillside meditation hut, cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, and a world-class bonsai collection.
Roji-en: A Journey Through Japanese Heritage at Morikami
The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens is a 16-acre cultural gem in Palm Beach County, known for its tranquil natural setting and rich connection to Japanese heritage. The gardens feature ADA-accessible paths over a mile long that wind around a 7-acre lake, linking six distinct garden areas that each represent significant eras of Japanese garden design, starting from the 9th century. The formal garden, known as Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew, has been ranked among the top 10 Japanese gardens in North America by the Roth Journal of Japanese Gardening.
Designing Tradition and Tranquility at Morikami Gardens
Perry Becker Design’s senior leadership was instrumental in the development and enhancement of Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Their expertise covered all aspects of site planning, entitlement work, hardscape/landscape design, and construction administration, ensuring that the gardens achieved the highest standards of aesthetic beauty and functional design.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (P&RD) also played a vital role in the park’s planning and growth. By developing the Conceptual Master Plan, P&RD outlined future improvements and uses to support the park’s continuous evolution while preserving its cultural and historical importance.
A Legacy of Harmony: The Story of Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a beloved cultural attraction that invites visitors to discover Florida’s ties to Japan and explore its unique gardens and collections. The park’s origins trace back to 1974, when George Morikami, a pioneering Japanese pineapple farmer and member of the historic Yamato colony, donated the land to Palm Beach County. Over the past 40 years, various master plans have been produced to guide the park’s growth, all aiming to establish it as a world-class Japanese cultural facility and to enhance public recreation opportunities.
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