Ju Raku En

Ju Raku En, meaning 'to enjoy peace and longevity in a public place', is a Japanese garden located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. It is one of Australia's largest and most traditionally designed Japanese stroll gardens, featuring 230 species of Japanese and Australian native trees and plants. The garden is a presentation of Buddhist paradise, with a central lake, mountain stream, and waterfalls, as well as a dry garden, azalea hill, and tea house. Visitors can stroll through the garden, relax on the seats near the dry garden, or feed the fish and birds. The garden is also a popular venue for weddings and other special occasions. It is estimated that over 100,000 people visit the garden each year, and it is a peaceful and restful space for people of all ages