Seiwa-en, St. Louis

Name: Seiwa-en
Address: St. Louis, United States

#136 among attractions in St. Louis

Relax in park, Botanical garden

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Seiwa-en is a Japanese strolling garden located in the Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, Missouri, in the Midwestern United States. At 5 ha, it is the largest such garden in North America. It features a large lake, modest traditional buildings, bridges, islands, carp, dry gravel landscaping, and other symbolic features. Planning for the garden began in 1972, and it was dedicated in May 1977. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°36'36"N, 90°15'43"W

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Missouri Botanical GardenSt. Louis United States

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Seiwa-en – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri Botanical Garden, Climatron, Tower Grove Park, Kings Oak.

~1120 ftNE
Walkable gardens with exhibits
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis and a center for botanical research and science education. Covering 79 acres, this garden is one of the oldest in the United States and has been a place of beauty and learning since its...
~1690 ftNE
Tropical plants in a geodesic dome
Climatron, St. Louis
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, the Climatron stands as a pioneering marvel within the Missouri Botanical Garden. This geodesic dome, the first of its kind to be used as a conservatory, was inaugurated in 1960 and has since been an iconic fixture in the realm...
0.4 miSE
Serene green spot with historic features
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, Tower Grove Park is a verdant oasis renowned for its scenic landscapes, historic pavilions, and community-focused atmosphere. Spanning 289 acres, this municipal park, established in 1868, serves as a treasured urban retreat for both...
1.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Kings Oak, St. Louis
32 min walk • Kings Oak is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The neighborhood is named for two of its streets that make up the neighborhood's boundaries.
1.2 miE
38°36'20"N • 90°14'29"W
Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Louis
30 min walk • Church
1 miNE
Memorial
Transgender Memorial Garden, St. Louis
26 min walk • The Transgender Memorial Garden is a memorial to transgender people killed by anti-LGBTQ violence. It is located at 2800 Wyoming Street in the Benton Park West neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Forest Park Southeast, St. Louis
31 min walk • Forest Park Southeast is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It is bordered by Interstate 64 to the north, Vandeventer Avenue to the east, Interstate 44 to the south, and Kingshighway Boulevard and Forest Park to the west.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tower Grove South, St. Louis
22 min walk • Tower Grove South is a neighborhood of south St. Louis, Missouri. Formerly known as Oak Hill, Tower Grove South is bounded by Arsenal Street on the north, Chippewa Street on the south, Kingshighway Boulevard on the west, and Grand Boulevard on the east.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Southwest Garden, St. Louis
18 min walk • Southwest Garden is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Immaculate Conception Church and Rectory, St. Louis
31 min walk • Immaculate Conception Church and Rectory is a former Catholic church and adjacent rectory in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is the home of the Compton Heights Concert Band. The former church and rectory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Botanical Heights, St. Louis
26 min walk • Botanical Heights is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Its former name was McRee Town. The Botanical Heights neighborhood is defined by Chouteau Avenue on the North, Interstate 44 on the South, 39th Street on the East and Vandeventer Avenue on the West.

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Which popular attractions are close to Seiwa-en?

Nearby attractions include Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis (6 min walk), Climatron, St. Louis (9 min walk), Tower Grove Park, St. Louis (12 min walk), Southwest Garden, St. Louis (18 min walk).