Kyoto Garden Reviews Summary

Tranquility and Peacefulness

Pros:

• "Deeply peaceful garden. You can often see people meditating near the water stream."
• "It's a place to only listen to your inner self. The sound of peacefulness is silence."
• "Tranquility is a word to describe this wonderful place."
• "The overall effect is one of tranquility and harmony, a haven for quiet contemplation in the middle of London’s hustle and bustle."
• "A quiet place that makes you forget you're in the city."
• "It gives me clarity of mind and my restless soul can find a total peace and get a strength to keep going."
• "Kyoto Garden is a hidden gem that offers a moment of respite amidst the fast-paced energy of London."

Cons:

• "It's a pretty place but on the day I visited was very crowded."
• "It would be lovely on a quiet day when there is no one here so that you can sit in the peacefulness."
• "Far too busy, and too many ppl going the wrong way round."
• "It does get crowded on a sunny day so that unfortunately takes the relaxation aspect away."
• "It was much smaller than I had expected it to be and was way too busy."
• "Although, on a sunny Saturday, with lots of visitors, I would hardly call this place 'tranquil' - despite a sign that asks visitors to be aware of noise levels."
• "Do avoid being here on weekends as it’s insanely crowded."

Wildlife and Nature

Pros:

• "The main celebrity of the garden are the peacocks."
• "Beautiful place with a lot of animals - fish, birds, squirrels."
• "Koi fish glide beneath the water's surface, adding to the feeling of harmony and natural balance."
• "One of the best places which offer solitude. I enjoy watching the local peacocks."
• "You can see beautiful koi fish and sometimes even a parrot flying freely around the park."
• "Loved seeing the koi fish and peacocks here!"
• "You can always find different kinds of beautiful birds here as well."

Cons:

• "The waterfalls can get very scummy and some areas where not as well maintained as I had hoped."
• "The water was unfortunately very dirty perhaps due to overheating of the water."
• "The pond was a bit murky due to a issue that was being sorted out at the time."
• "The water isn't as clear as it used to be, so the Koi fish aren't really visible."
• "It was crowded (a sunny Saturday afternoon), kids running everywhere and the pond is currently stagnant; a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes."
• "The waterfall water having foam at the bottom as it ruins the clean Japanese ideals."
• "Wasn't expecting to see the heron or the peacock but it was distressing watching people not even try to stop their kids shouting at the birds so close to them."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

• "A beautiful garden not far from Holland Park Station."
• "The public toilets are a short walk away."
• "Good toilet facilities in park."
• "It is easy to reach by bus or subway."
• "Nearest tube station is Holland park (around 5-6 mins walk)."
• "Public toilets and Tennis courts available."
• "Free street parking on Saturday evenings and all day Sunday."

Cons:

• "It's only draw back is it's not bigger."
• "Also more seating would be a welcome change and some more paths to walk along and maybe some space to do Tai Chi."
• "No benches to sit for more to enjoy the view."
• "Not very accesibile with buggy because there are a few steps, also the crossing over the pond is a bit unsafe."
• "As with every public park, the toilets were grubby."
• "It would be nice if it could be wheelchair and pushchair accessible."
• "The bridge is narrow and is uneven at both extremes of it."