A small place where Japanese mostly soldiers who lost their lives during war were buried. Many tombs with descriptions of individuals buried. It's a peaceful place. Recommended to visit during morning or evening. Very hot when it's bright and sunny. If you go for photography, go in mid Mar or mid Sep for those colourful flowers.

Peaceful, meditative, clean, and away from the bustle of city life. Ideal to visit to unwind and learn more about Japanese history and culture in Singapore.

A small and peaceful little park that it's unique to it's origin! There's a small Japanese style temple in it and beside it there's a tiny zen garden too! Overall a beautiful park with some pretty sceneries!

Very Serene peaceful cemetery. Japanese person buried here. Beautiful park with lovely simple tomb stones to mark out the dead people. The inventor of the mosquito coil is laid to rest over here too. Very successful in selling his mosquito repellent. Well worth the visit if cycling past this special location. Historical too

The cemetery located within a built up residential area. There are lots of display boards & plaques in Japanese and in English which recount the interesting history of the place, the then Japanese community during the war and also some of the more renounced individuals buried at the cemetery. There are beautiful Bourganvilla arches, stone slab paths, shrubs, trees and seatings makes this well kept Japanese Cemetery Park a peaceful place.

A tranquil cemetery park located in a private housing estate. The park isn't big but is quite well-kept. The place is not accessible by public transport. Be prepared for a 5 to 10-min walk from the nearby bus-stop.

Although I don't know much about the history of this place but it was here since when I visited here as a young boy. Today, after my lunch at one of the coffee shop nearby, I decided to go and take a look. I was surprised by the number of visitors coming here, and they were having a great time there taking pictures of themselves with the surroundings. The flowers are blooming, remind me of Sakura flowers blooming this time April 2021 in Japan.

Quaint and tranquil little cemetery park nestled within a private housing district. Nice place for a stroll. There were several groups of domestic helpers there on a weekend afternoon. Unfortunately, some of them were a tad noisy, dancing to their loud music and breaking the tranquility of the place.

Visited this cemetery park with a group of friends for a school project and we learned a lot about the history of the Japanese society and people here in Singapore before and after WW2. It's indeed a place filled with a whole collection of Japanese cultural and historical artefacts, buildings and tombstones. Also, very interesting experience to see groups of domestic helpers just laying a mat to picnic among the graves and tombstones amidst other groups of people recording videos and taking photos to post on Instagram. It makes you reflect a lot on the significance of such a place in Singapore right now.

Quiet.Not much people.Well-Maintain.If im not wrong,there's someone to take care of the park. There's a prayer hall but you are not allowed to go in.Toilets are behind the prayer hall. There's a vending machine and also got cats too. In fact, got 2 and they both look exactly the same.1 will come near you but she dont like to be touched and the other one is scared of humans. Nice place to take photos too.They close at 7pm.

The largest Japanese cemetery in Southeast Asia which contains remains of Japanese community of Singapore. The good time to visit is 4-6 pm. Well maintained and no crowd at all. It tells a history, so read all the memorials. The place was soo peaceful. This season the flowerarches are filled with flowers, so don’t miss a shot.

Over the years, other Japanese civilians were buried here, mostly during the pre-war years. The cemetery was a burial ground until 1947, and became a memorial park in 1987. The Japanese Association of Singapore oversees its upkeep.

Quiet Cemetery Park far from city side. Need to walk bit far from Kovan MRT station.

Free place to checkout. Park closes in the evening, so go during opening hours. Lots of history to read about. Nice place to chill because it’s so peaceful. Great for taking a short walk. There's even a vending machine there if you're thirsty!

Peaceful walk among Japanese who lived in Singapore in the early days. Grounds are clean and well kept

Love it! Very tranquil and zen, never knew such a gem existed. Felt like I have been taken back to Japan.

Deeply rooted in history, a burial ground for young Japanese women who died in destitution, and during WW2 burial for civilians and soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefield or to illness. Quiet, serene and big cemetey considering Land scarce Singapore. There’s a vending machine that sells Pokka Drinks.

Go during the bougainvillea season and witness the area in a sea of pink. A beautiful cemetry for the Japanese with some history boards. Toilet facilities are available on site.

Very quite place with beautiful bougainvilla arches that you can stroll through. Explanatory signs for historical points can be found as well as places to sit and reflect.

Good place to take a walk to calm your mind

(Translated by Google) Buried a wide variety of deceased Buddha for a long period from Japa Yuki without a name in the early Meiji period to the war dead of WW II. ☞ In other words, it is not a memorial cemetery only for war dead. Therefore, the association with Japanese imperial militarism is not right. The inside of the premises is cleaned. (Original) 明治初期の名もなきジャパユキさんからWWⅡの戦没者まで長き期間の多種多様な仏故者を埋葬。☞即ち、戦死者のみの記念墓地ではありません。よって、日帝軍国主義と関連付けは正しくありません。 敷地内は、お掃除が行き届いています。

(Translated by Google) Peaceful (Original) Paisible

(Translated by Google) Japanese cemeteries also exist in Singapore. Located at 825B, Chuang Hou Avenue, Serangoon. Not exactly a Japanese cemetery, but a Japanese cemetery park. In 1974, the government of Singapore issued a cemetery ban order, so it was applied for and approved as a cemetery park. The history of this cemetery began when Futaki Tagaro Jiro, who ran a barber shop, a rubber garden, and a general store, built a cemetery in a corner of his own rubber garden. There are 910 tombs in the park, and during the occupation of the Japanese, including Karayuki-san, and the Japanese army, many memorials were erected immediately after the war ended. Currently, the Japanese Association of Singapore is in charge of maintenance. The Japanese Cemetery Ceremony is held every year from 6:00 pm on March 14, and all attendees offer flowers and silent prayers. I have participated once, but the hard work of the predecessors made me feel thankful that we Japanese are now living in Singapore. (Original) シンガポールにも日本人墓地が存在しています。セラングーンのチュアン・ホウ・アベニュー825Bにあります。正確には日本人墓地ではなく、日本人墓地公園。1974年にシンガポール政府から墓地使用禁止命令が出たため、墓地公園として申請し、許可されたという経緯があります。この墓地の歴史は、娼館・ゴム園・雑貨商などを経営していた二木（ふたき）多賀次郎が、自己所有のゴム園の一角に墓地を作ったのが始まりです。公園内には910基の墓標があり、からゆきさんをはじめとする在留日本人、そして日本軍の占領中、終戦直後には多くの戦没者の慰霊碑が建立されました。現在は、シンガポール日本人会が、維持管理を行っています。毎年3月14日の午後6時から、日本人墓地慰霊祭が行われ、出席者全員による献花、黙祷が行われます。私も一度参加したことがありますが、先人の方々のご苦労があったからこそ、現在私たち日本人がシンガポールで生活できていることに感謝しなければならないという気持ちになりました。

(Translated by Google) The Japanese cemetery in Singapore has an idiosyncratic startup history that should be noted with respect. In 1891, three brothel owners jointly founded this cemetery as a burial ground for Karayuki-san, women who made a living from prostitution. Many of these women had died poor and destitute. Over the years, other Japanese were buried here, especially in the pre-war period. The well-kept, 30,000 square meter cemetery park also contains the ashes of thousands of Japanese soldiers who served in the navy or died as airmen during World War II. But the remains of 135 Japanese who were executed for war crimes in Changi Prison are also buried here. Among the tombs, there is also the Chief Officer of the Japanese Expeditionary Force in the southern region, Hisaichi Terauchi. As a result of severe illness he could not surrender himself to Lord Mountbatten himself at the capitulation. One of the most famous people who found their last resting place here is Tani Yutaka, known as Harimau or the Tiger of Malaya. He worked as a secret agent for the Japanese military. Later he was portrayed in Japanese novels and films idealized. Until 1947, the facility was used as a burial ground and was raised in 1987 to a memorial park. The park also houses a series of Shinto-priest sculptures as well as Buddhist-sacral sculptures. The tombstones in advance stelae, but also other forms, are exclusively Japanese characters. The cemetery park is a graceful contemplative place, which fits well in the surrounding residential area. (Original) Der Japanische Friedhof in Singapore hat eine eigenwillige Gründungsgeschichte, die man respektvoll zur Kenntnis nehmen sollte. 1891 gründeten drei Bordellbesitzer gemeinsam diesen Friedhof als Begräbnisstätte für Karayuki-san, das sind Frauen, die mit Prostitution ihren Lebensunterhalt verdienten. Viele dieser Frauen waren arm und mittellos gestorben. Im Laufe der Jahre wurden dann auch andere Japaner hier begraben, insbesondere in der Vorkriegszeit. Der gepflegte, 30'000 qm grosse Friedhofpark enthält auch die Asche von tausenden japanischen Soldaten, die im Dienste der Marine standen oder als Flieger während des zweiten Weltkriegs umkamen. Doch auch die Überreste von 135 Japanern, die wegen Kriegsverbrechen im Changi-Gefängnis hingerichtet wurden, sind hier bestattet. Unter den Gräbern findet sich auch das des Oberbefelshabers der Japanischen Expeditionskräfte in der südlichen Region, Hisaichi Terauchi. Infolge schwerer Krankheit konnte er bei der Kapitulation sich nicht selbst gegenüber Lord Mountbatten ergeben. Zu den renomierten Personen die hier ihren letzte Ruhestätte fanden, ist auch Tani Yutaka, bekannt als Harimau oder der Tiger von Malaya. Er betätigte sich als Geheimagent für das japanische Militär. Später wurde er in japanischen Romanen und Filmen idealisiert dargestellt. Bis 1947 wurde die Anlage als Begräbnisstätte genutzt und wurde 1987 zu einem Gedenkpark erhoben. im Park sind auch eine Reihe Shinto-Priester-Skulpturen als auch buddhistisch-sakrale Skulpturen aufgestellt. Die Grabsteine vorab Stelen, jedoch auch andere Formem, tragen ausschliesslich japanische Schriftzeichen. Der Friedhofpark ist ein anmutig besinnlicher Ort, der sich im umgebenden Wohnviertel gut einfügt.

A peaceful park where you can also learn about the history of Japanese presence in Singapore other than the war. Do respect the place as it is a cemetery.

This is a quiet and serene park when you can learn about the Japanese people in Singapore in the past.

A truly hidden piece of history in Serangoon North area. An old plantation that was converted into a cemetery has alot of history to be told if u dig up enough. Not literally dig up the graves ya, jz do ur own research via books, internet and what has been engraved. 😀 The past can never be be a disappointment but a learning piece of history for current or future generations to come. This place is something out of the ordinary. We chanced upon this place while looking for places to visit and this place deserves the respect of being one of the very well maintained cemeteries around. On top of the area being super clean, do slow down and admire the stories, eulogy that this place has got to offer. Not a very big area, good for walking through while being at peace with the surroundings. For one, tranquility is definitely something u can feel. And best part of all, it is insta-worthy BUT do make sure u give the place its due respect 1st ya.. Cheers.

Nice clean place with some history attached.

Nice and well maintained cemetery park… and interesting to learn some of the famous Japanese’ tombs here.

Curious, I went to visit the cemetery 🪦 park. It was spacious & serene. Nice place to walk around & read the panels near the gravestones of people who contributed in the past. The trees & plants are well-manicured. Good learning for me.

My friends recommend me a park so I can meditate and thinking everything slowly. Turns out it is a cemetery park for Japanese, but I did not regret at all. The atmosphere is quiet calm even when in afternoon. The flowers, the park and everything inside is just like a complete harmony. Will revisit next time if I got time to learn about its history.

Well historical park. Can drop by to have a look and take photos. Wish all the unseen beings can reincarnate to the proper realm . Metta.

It is now a memorial park, and contains the graves of many Japanese expats and World War II soldiers. The park is open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. People can be seen jogging around.

Nice place

Is a beautiful and quiet please.

Went on a warm Sunday late morning. Rather deserted. A trio and a dog, a pair of elderly, myself make up the entire population in the park. Controversial place no less. A cemetery park with remains of our war enemies sitting on prime land while our own ancestors are sent far into mandai and Lim chu kang. Controversy aside. This place lacks real Japanese design. Bougainvillea lines the arterial paths and stone slabs leads you into the tombstones. The main hall is closed. Could do with more informative reads though some are available. A good place to get out of the noise.

Peaceful and beautiful park

Beautiful, clean and quiet place for photoshoot too.

Very well maintained, draws a steady trickle of visitors. Most signage in Japanese so don't understand most if what i saw but it is peaceful and reverential

This cemetery has been around for more than a century.

Interesting place. You'll learn a bit about the Japanese people living in Singapore during the olden days. There's nothing scary about the place, in fact quite peaceful and garden-like. It is quite a walk from the nearest bus stop and is hidden among the private houses. Be careful to walk on the correct road or you will have to make detours.

The place might be the most Japanese feel corner in any part of Singapore, as the tombstones and stuff are all following the Japanese standard. It is a rather controvertial place where it symbolize the Japan people’s advocating those criminals who did bad things during the war. I only visited it after I moved out the area for four five years.

Its more like a garden than a cemetery to be really honest and you can see the planes fly by. (i was lucky)

Quiet place with flower arch :) seems like August is a good month to visit

The place is a bit hard to locate but not exceedingly so. It is also not a highly hyped spot unlike some other WWII related spots. During my visit with some other like minded photography enthusiasts, the only other people there were maintenance personnel. The place is very well maintained. Everything was neat and tidy, the lawns were well kept. The only sounds were those of birds and the winds rustling through the branches in a quiet afternoon. The place is not huge, so an hour or two should suffice.

This is probably the most beautiful cemetery in Singapore. It's quiet and quaint, flora and fauna are properly maintained. It also provides some information about the cemetery in English. The best place to take photograph is probably the pink flowers located at the shelter walkways. Definitely worth a trip down here. Do remember to keep your volume down to respect the dead.

Peaceful and beautiful place! Don’t mind the “beware of dogs” sign, more like “beware of cute cats”, and a cat that will stare you down but actually completely harmless.

Beware of the cute cat, cuteness overload!!

Excellent place for photos :)

(Translated by Google) A cemetery where the Japanese predecessors sleep. It seems that volunteers visit several times a week, if you can meet those people, you can make a book entry. (Original) 日本人の先人たちが眠る墓地。週に何度かボランティアの方々が訪れるらしく、その方々と出会えることができれば、記帳ができます。

A place to meditate whilst paying respect for the departed. Excellent location for photography. The venue is well. Maintained and its quiet. So many foliage and flowers which is constantly kept on point.

(Translated by Google) Historical heritage (Original) 历史遗产 值得纪念

(Translated by Google) Before the war there was a Japanese settlement in Singapore. When she was still poor, many daughters crossed the sea as “Karayuki-san” to reduce their mouths. It was a time when it was a virtue to go out to the home for the home and feed parents and brothers. Even in the Kashiwakan, they worked hard and sent money to their hometown. However, many daughters died of illness. I can't go home. Moreover, there is no one who crawls a widow who died from illness, and he was thrown into a hole like a garbage dump. A monk who had it erected, built a hall here and made their graves. A small tombstone in the back of the cemetery is a sad footprint of Karayuki, who died in the hope of Noboru. In addition, since becoming a cemetery, Japanese settlements and soldiers who died in the war were buried. If you are Japanese as well as sightseeing and shopping, please visit here and join hands quietly. (Original) 戦前にシンガポールには日本人居留地がありました。まだ貧しかった時代、口減らしのために、多くの娘さんが「からゆきさん」として海を渡りました。家のために奉公に出て親や兄弟を養うことが美徳だった時代です。たとえ娼館であっても、彼女たちは一生懸命働き、故郷に送金しました。 しかし、多くの娘さんが、病気で亡くなりました。故郷に帰れず。しかも病気で死んだ娼婦の弔いをしてくれる人はなく、ゴミ捨て場のように穴に投げ込まれたそうです。 それを、不憫にお持ったお坊さんが、この地にお堂を建立して、彼女たちのお墓を作りました。墓地の奥にある小さな墓石は、望郷の思いで亡くなった、からゆきさんの悲しい足跡です。 また、墓地となってからは、居留地の日本人、戦争で亡くなった軍人さんも葬られました。 観光やショッピングだけでなく、日本人だったら、ここを訪れて、静かに手を合わせてください。

(Translated by Google) It is a beautifully maintained park. (Original) 綺麗に整備された公園です。

(Translated by Google) I will appear in Mr. Kotaro Sawaki's "Midnight Express". A cemetery park that was maintained quietly and beautifully. (Original) 沢木耕太郎さんの「深夜特急」に出てきます。 静かで綺麗に整備された墓地公園。

Very peaceful cemetery park indeed. The walkway is slightly run down, but otherwise the place is well maintained. The place contains the rich heritage of Japanese culture that has been in Singapore since the pre-independence era. It is a wonderful place to visit to learn more about the first few Japanese who visited Singapore.

Very tranquil and beautiful place despite it is a cemetery.

(Translated by Google) a nice quiet place. If you are in the vicinity of his accommodation is well worth a visit (Original) ein schöner ruhiger Ort .Wenn man in der Nähe seine Unterkunft hat durchaus einen Abstecher wert

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Very serene and tranquil. Peaceful afternoon walk

Very peaceful cemetery set a beautifully kept park. The Japanese Cemetery is a very respectful commemoration to the members of the Japanese community throughout the history in Singapore. Some information is in English, obviously graves and most other signs are in Japanese. Just go armed with a full phone battery to take pictures and Google the fascinating history.

The place is so full of history and really pretty! I came here for a school project and was so inspired by the place. It was really difficult to find the place and it was hot the day we went, but I think it was worth the long walk!

Nice place

Sad and not well maintained by the Japanese

Very beautiful Cemetery, kept very well and also nice for photo shoot!