Himeji Gardens

Escape the noise and bustling crowds of Adelaide’s city shopping precinct with a picnic at these traditional Japanese gardens.

The Himeji Gardens are one of the most serene and beautiful destinations in Adelaide. Explore the garden on your own or contact the Park Lands Ranger to arrange an informative guided tour to learn the spiritual, natural and historical significance of the Himeji Gardens.

These traditional Japanese gardens were a gift from Adelaide’s sister city, Himeji. Since 1982, the gardens have provided a shady refuge from the busy city streets for the residents of the South Australian capital.

Walk underneath jacaranda trees to the quaint teahouse and the ornamental lake surrounded by water lilies. A traditional Japanese raked zen garden is also located here. Take a moment to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and listen to the gentle trickling of water fountains.

Bring a picnic blanket and stretch out in the large grassy area. Pick up some supplies and fresh local produce from Adelaide’s Central Market, just a short tram ride away.

Take some time to explore the various sections of the park. Himeji Gardens are divided into two traditional areas, known as sensui and kare senzui. The sensui area is a mountain and lake garden and home to a number of fascinating rock formations. Admire the many large goldfish in the pond at the centre of the park. If you are lucky, you might spot a turtle.

The kare senzui is a dry rock garden. Bring your camera to photograph the shapes and lines of the park. Just after its original construction, the gardens’ designer, Yoshitaka Kumada, was brought to Adelaide to ensure that the gardens adhered to the traditional principles of a Japanese garden.

Located on South Terrace, one of Adelaide’s main thoroughfares and the southern border of the CBD, the Himeji Gardens are easy to reach from all areas of the city. There is some metered parking available nearby. Adelaide’s network of trams and buses service the area regularly.

Himeji Gardens are open daily and admission is free. Guided tours are subject to a small fee.

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Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Himeji Gardens

Adelaide Central Business District

Adelaide’s inner sanctum is a treasure-trove of heritage buildings, cafés, bars, green spaces and seasonal festivals.

Veale Gardens

Stop and smell the roses, watch ducks swim by and admire an elegant statue in this beautiful formal garden in the heart of Adelaide.

Victoria Square

In the centre of Adelaide’s CBD, this large city square is where you will find some of the most important buildings in the state, including many historic sites.

Ayers House Museum

See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

Rundle Mall

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Hotels near Himeji Gardens

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide

65 Hindley Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Beehive Corner Building, Adelaide Casino, and Parliament House. Adelaide Convention Centre and Rundle Mall are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 3-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 6 minutes.

Hilton Adelaide

233 Victoria Square

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square and Adelaide Central Market. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Casino are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 5-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide

125 North Terrace

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre. Rundle Mall and University of Adelaide are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

The Playford Adelaide MGallery

120 North Terrace

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide Festival Centre and Government House are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

Peppers Waymouth Hotel

55 Waymouth Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide Casino, and Adelaide Central Market. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Oval are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 3-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 6 minutes.

iStay Precinct Adelaide

185 Morphett Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lion Arts Centre and Adelaide Central Market. Adelaide Casino and Rundle Mall are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Pullman Adelaide

16 Hindmarsh Square

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rundle Mall, South Australian Museum, and Rymill Park. Adelaide Oval is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Pirie Street Tram Station is 10 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

55 Frome Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute) and University of Adelaide. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Zoo are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is 13 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 14 minutes.

Adabco Boutique Hotel

223 Wakefield Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of East End Cafe Precinct, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 14 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 21 minutes.

HotelMOTEL Adelaide

215 South Terrace

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himeji Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 19 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 26 minutes.

Terrace Hotel Adelaide

208 South Terrace

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Himeji Gardens and Veale Gardens. Adelaide Central Market and Victoria Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 18 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 25 minutes.

Chancellor on Currie

18 Currie Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Square, Rundle Mall, and Government House. Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre are also within 10 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 5 minutes.

InterContinental Adelaide, an IHG Hotel

North Terrace

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Adelaide Casino, Parliament House, and Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide Festival Centre and Government House are also within 5 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 8 minutes.

The Chifley On South Terrace

226 South Terrace

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himeji Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 20 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 27 minutes.

Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

2 Flinders Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is steps from Adelaide Town Hall and Victoria Square. Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall are also within 10 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is only a 3-minute walk and Adelaide Station is 10 minutes.

Rydges Adelaide

1 South Terrace

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Veale Gardens, Adelaide Central Market, and Royal Adelaide Hospital. Adelaide Casino and Rundle Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Adelaide Parklands Station is 10 minutes by foot and Adelaide Showground Station is 14 minutes.

Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites

96 North Terrace

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Casino. Rundle Mall and Adelaide Oval are also within 15 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 4-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 10 minutes.

BreakFree Adelaide

255 Hindley Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building and SAHMRI. Lion Arts Centre and Royal Adelaide Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is 11 minutes by foot and Pirie Street Tram Station is 13 minutes.

Mantra Hindmarsh Square

55 - 67 Hindmarsh Square

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of East End Cafe Precinct and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Central Market are also within 15 minutes. Pirie Street Tram Station is 7 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 12 minutes.

Adelaide Rockford

164 Hindley Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Festival Centre and Royal Adelaide Hospital are also within 15 minutes. Adelaide Station is 7 minutes by foot and Pirie Street Tram Station is 10 minutes.

Adelaide Riviera Hotel

31 34 North Terrace

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SAHMRI, Royal Adelaide Hospital, and Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Festival Centre are also within 15 minutes. Adelaide Station is 9 minutes by foot and Pirie Street Tram Station is 16 minutes.

Mantra on Frome

88 Frome Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of East End Cafe Precinct and Rundle Mall. Adelaide Casino and Adelaide Central Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pirie Street Tram Station is 11 minutes by foot and Adelaide Station is 15 minutes.

Adelaide Paringa

15 Hindley St

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Beehive Corner Building, Rundle Mall, and Adelaide Casino. Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Central Market are also within 15 minutes. Adelaide Station and Pirie Street Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Stamford Plaza Adelaide

150 North Terrace

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Adelaide Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Government House and Adelaide Festival Centre. Rundle Mall and Art Gallery of South Australia are also within 10 minutes. Adelaide Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pirie Street Tram Station is 6 minutes.