This stunning hidden gem of flora and fauna can be found at the heart of London's Holland Park. Kyoto Garden is a remarkable landscape, that’s still a secret to the majority of the public. 

This Japanese garden was gifted to the British capital by the city of Kyoto in 1991 to commemorate the longstanding friendship between England and Japan. The garden was designed by the well known Shoji Nakahara, a Japanese landscape architect,  who created a stunning green space marked by a large and beautiful pond fed by a tiered waterfall.

The pond is surrounded by exquisite stone lanterns and a variety of lush plants native to Japan, whilst the pond is swarming with vibrant, eye-catching koi fish. A small bridge crosses over the water, while shoals of colourful koi carp swim below. The tranquil atmosphere in this little speck of heaven takes away all the commotion from our busy and bustling London life and leads you with an unexplainable feeling. 

But koi fish aren’t the only ones making this area their home, lurking around the vegetation in search of insects is a beautiful flock of peacocks. These majestic creatures greet you as you stroll along the path, performing an inquisitive peacock’s parade to display their wonderful colours. The sound of the waterfall is a piece of relaxing and harmonious music from nature itself.

Kyoto garden is a sight all year long, but Autumn must be one of the best times to visit. The Japanese acres change their leaves to every shade of red and orange along with the Japanese maple trees, which are particularly visually striking during the autumn months when their leaves turn a rich golden-red colour casting the garden in crimson hues.This truly is a place for everyone, whether it is to spend a nice calming day with your family or being on the hunt for extraordinary sceneries. 

This phenomenal greenery located in Holland Park is open every day from 7:30 a.m. until a half-hour before dusk and is free to the public. The nearest tube stations are Holland Park and Notting Hill stations, which are within a short walking distance of the park.