This is a really special place - three gardens, a flower garden, a water garden and a Mediterranean garden that are inspired by Monet’s garden in France and also by his artwork. If you love Monet’s art, gardens or beautiful places in general, it’s worth the drive from Kochi. Coffee was expensive and not good, though. We didn’t eat here but there are two cafes to choose from. Allow at least half a day - the whole day if you can.
There is a direct bus to the gardens from Nahari Station hourly so you don't have to walk up there.
The water garden was beautiful- so peaceful.
Such a pretty place split into different garden areas. Our favourites were the Flower Garden which was in full bloom with tons of butterflies and bees, and the Lily Pond full of flowering blue, pink and yellow lilies which also had masses of butterflies and beautiful blue dragon flies. There is also a gallery, gift shop and cafe, all of which are worth a visit. If you like gardens or are interested in Claude Monet's life and art works, you must not miss this!
Beautiful garden with a large pond. Nature at its best with more frogs, reptiles and insects going about than you could count. It's pretty diverse with a pond section, flower section, Mediterranean section and a forest trail leading to a viewpoint. Would certainly visit again.
This attraction in western Kōchi (Nahari) carries a distinctly European sensibility, clearly inspired by French Impressionism—most notably the works of Claude Monet. The influence is evident in the garden’s composition, where color, light, and natural forms are arranged in a way that feels painterly rather than purely ornamental.
The grounds are meticulously maintained, with every element carefully curated to create a series of picturesque scenes. Walking through the space feels almost like stepping into a living canvas—each angle offering a composition worthy of a photograph. The balance between structure and natural growth is particularly well-executed, allowing the garden to feel both intentional and organic.
Overall, it’s a visually captivating destination that stands out for its unique blend of Japanese setting and European artistic inspiration—refined, immersive, and consistently beautiful throughout.
