Redevelopment of the Japanese Water Garden on Thessaloniki’s Waterfront

The redeveloped Japanese Water Garden on Thessaloniki’s New Waterfront was delivered in full operation by the Municipality of Thessaloniki, thanks to a donation from JTI. The garden represents a distinctive example of Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, harmoniously integrated into the Mediterranean landscape and adapted to the city’s unique characteristics.

The redevelopment focused on enhancing the garden’s aesthetic and ecological value through new plantings of water-loving species, the reconfiguration of planting beds, and improvements to the surrounding area. At the same time, the Municipality of Thessaloniki carried out maintenance and upgrades to the garden’s mechanical systems. This intervention forms part of the broader strategy to continuously upgrade the New Waterfront and strengthen public green and recreational spaces, contributing to environmental balance and quality of life in the city.