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Blevins Japanese Garden

4.4Google rating(11 reviews)
Blevins Japanese Garden

Known For

Authentic Japanese design principles in an unexpected Nashville corner

Blevins Japanese Garden earns its local favorite status through restraint — raked gravel, measured plantings, and a moody atmosphere that asks you to slow down. It photographs beautifully in any season, especially when the maples turn.

🕐Best time to visit: November mornings after the maples turn

1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205, USA

Our Take

Blevins Japanese Garden is the kind of tucked-away pocket of calm that makes you stop mid-scroll when you first see a photo of it — raked gravel, considered plantings, and an atmosphere that feels genuinely transported. The near-zero review count means this is about as insider as it gets, and the rating reflects that mystery as much as anything.

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Location

Downtown

1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205, USA

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