Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore

Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore reflect the life of literary figure Lafcadio Hearn, Koizu

The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens reflect
the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who grew up in Ireland, and whose life journey embraced several parts of the world. The gardens pay homage to the fame he attained in Japan through his
incomparable literary descriptions of the people,
customs and culture of that country. The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens have a
wonderful and

unique story to tell. In their style and planting they contain elements of the gardening traditions of the countries and cultures traversed by Hearn during his varied life. The journey begins in a Victorian Garden to commemorate Hearn’s happy
childhood summers in Tramore. There is an American Garden, a Greek Garden and a traditional Japanese Tea Garden, in addition to a Stream Garden, ponds, a waterfall and an extensive woodland area. The main
elements of design, in particular the use of rocks and water and the plant selection, are influenced by the tradition of a Japanese Strolling Garden.

23/06/2026

Members of our group plein air painting in the beautiful Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore Tramore, Co. Waterford. We were blessed with the sunshine and the garden looked amazing. We enjoyed a coffee break in the new cafe with stunning sea views from the balcony. Highly recommend.

23/06/2026

Some of the current blooms in The Victorian Garden 💐

Well done to all our tour guides!! (Keith, Head Tour Guide and Guides, Andrea, Beatrice and Joe). It has been a very bus...
21/06/2026

Well done to all our tour guides!! (Keith, Head Tour Guide and Guides, Andrea, Beatrice and Joe). It has been a very busy week, welcoming national and international tour groups to the gardens. Have you had a guided tour yet!...... why not gather friends/family/colleagues and learn more about these spectacular gardens....discover the secret symbolism of the rocks and planting. You can book by email or phone in advance....min group size 5 adults ..... Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore
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Contact details: www.lafcadiohearngardens.com

Vitamin Sea Festival on now, should be a fantastic weekend and beautiful sunshine. Well done to all involved. 👏 👏👏
20/06/2026

Vitamin Sea Festival on now, should be a fantastic weekend and beautiful sunshine. Well done to all involved. 👏 👏👏

18/06/2026
It has been a very busy week at the gardens with the opening of our new 'Kokoro Heritage Centre and Cafe', also, lots of...
15/06/2026

It has been a very busy week at the gardens with the opening of our new 'Kokoro Heritage Centre and Cafe', also, lots of Visitors and Tours, a very busy Cafe and of course our Sean Dunne Literary Weekend.
Thank you to all those attended and for your ongoing support. Official Opening round up... Photographs: Noel Browne.

Today's Events in the Gardens! Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore
14/06/2026

Today's Events in the Gardens! Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND'S SEAN DUNNE LITERARY WEEKEND.!! Join us in beautiful sunshine to celebrate the lif...
12/06/2026

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND'S SEAN DUNNE LITERARY WEEKEND.!! Join us in beautiful sunshine to celebrate the life and works of the late Waterford Writer Sean Dunne.
Special thanks to: Derek Fynn, Derbhile Graham, Mary Howlett and Ger Duffy for contributing so much to the weekend and to Dunaill Folk Group who will play for us from 1pm - 2pm on Sunday.
For information on all events visit:
https://www.lafcadiohearngardens.com/sean-dunne-literary-weekend/
The Waxed Lemon

11/06/2026

Some photos from the official opening ceremony of our Kokoro Heritage Centre and Café 🌿

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special occasion.

Photos courtesy of Ann Nolan.

Address

Pond Road
Tramore
X91DE48

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

00353870960013

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