INTERNATIONAL JAPANESE GARDEN CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 15-18, 2025
The Nature of Japanese Gardens: The Intersection of Art, Science, and Culture International Japanese Garden Conference October 15-18, 2025 at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri.
This fall, step into the heart of Japanese garden excellence at NAJGA’s 2025 International Japanese Garden Conference — four immersive days designed to inspire, connect, and elevate. Hosted in beautiful St. Louis, this international gathering features interactive garden workshops, expert-led design charrettes, and a full track on administrative excellence for public garden leaders.
Each day is packed with keynote talks, breakout sessions, and workshops that explore everything from climate resilience and cultural programming to storytelling, technology, and volunteer engagement. With sessions led by international scholars, garden professionals and garden staff, you'll leave with fresh ideas and powerful connections.
Network with peers during the opening day reception, "Savor the Garden," an evening stroll with culinary delights, and celebrate visionary leadership at the Japanese Garden Awards Banquet. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an inspired enthusiast, NAJGA 2025 is your gateway to the evolving world of Japanese gardens.
Early bird pricing (listed below) will be available until August 8, 2025. After this date, prices will go up $100.
Join NAJGA and save an additional $100 on non-member pricing!
NAJGA Membership
Main Conference (Days 1-3, Oct 15-17)
- $449/member rate
- $549/non-member rate
Garden Tours (Day 4, Oct 18) See note below.
Team pricing for Main Pricing
- $449/1st person
- $299/2nd person
- $224/3rd person
- $149/4th person (+ any additional team members)
NOTE: WOW - the Garden Tours are filling up fast! If you sign up for the tour and we can't fit you in, you will receive a refund!
Registration for sessions requiring pre- registration will happen in September. Conference registrants will be notified the exact date registration will open for these sessions in late August. We anticipate they will fill fast!
Detailed Schedule
see more at najga.org/mobot
and listen to our pre-conference podcast
najga.org/mobotpodcast
