Baltalimani Japanese Garden

Baltalimani Japanese Garden is an interesting and lovely park in Istanbul. It is a little bit small, but it is usullly quiet and you can make short walks inside it. It seems like a private property at first, but it is a free public place. If you walk around, it won't take more than five minutes. However, if you digest the view it may feel like a lifetime.

The park is designed like a traditional Japanese Garden. There is a traditional Japanese house where some events are held, one of which is Japanese festival with origami, cosplay and many more. (God, how could I miss a festival with origami!) There are also sakuras and garden lanterns in the garden. I don't know any Japanese, so unfortunately I don't know what are the meanings of inscriptions on the stones.

There is also a board with Istanbul Bosphorus and Shimonoseki Hinoyama Park. Both resemble each other in having bridges and sea view. There is also a Turkish Tulips' Garden seeing Kanmon Bridge. Turkish and Japanese people are always friends at heart.

If you like to visit the park, you should get off at Baltalimani Bus Stop. Baltalimani is a beautiful neigbourhood, so don't worry if your walk at the park finishes too soon. There are chic restaurants, historical artifacts and beautiful views around.