Nestled in the prairies of southern Alberta lives a Japanese oasis with a rich history and breathtaking views. Nikka Yuko means Japan-Canada Friendship and we invite you to experience the friendship here at our garden. Enjoy a variety of cultural experiences that will stimulate all the senses. Smell the yellow cypress (Hinoki) as you enter the garden, feel the breeze on the Pavilion deck as you relax to the sounds of a waterfall. Experience Nodate, an open-air tea service, or partake in a tea ceremony and savour Japanese matcha green tea. Let our staff dress you in a Yukata, a traditional Japanese daily wear, and snap the perfect photo with the perfect backdrop. Let your energies soar to the beat of a Taiko drum and then relax while watching the colourful Minyo dancers performing in the garden. Ring the friendship bell and listen as the sound travels across scenic Henderson Lake.
Book a guided tour or try your hand at a Japanese cultural activity such as calligraphy or origami, or book your own private tour.
For the ultimate in relaxation and meditation, join a yoga, Tai Chi, or meditation class held inside the garden.
Our packages can be tailored to groups of all sizes, let us create the perfect venue for your next event or rejuvenating corporate retreat.
My last suggested stop might need to be on day two, since it’s over in Lethbridge. I’ve never been but really want to go to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. I love the idea of wandering through these Japanese gardens and then having high tea; a major plus for me!
Here’s the site’s youtube tour if you were in any doubt that this is a great idea. https://images.app.goo.gl/DafBvypby2p7Zd7U9 The garden celebrates the contributions of Japanese Canadians to the region.
