A TORII GATE SERVES AS THE ENTRANCE TO PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR THE FALL SHOW IN THE PALM COURT. | PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN

Peaceful. Serene. Restful.

These are the words that come to mind when I recall my time at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ new fall show, “Visions of Japan.”

It’s no wonder that horticulture in Japanese culture is seen as therapeutic, including the practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku.

The show, which opened on Oct. 4, highlights Japan’s history with the chrysanthemum. You’ll find mums of all shapes and colors throughout the space. The Palm Court features red, orange and yellow mums that gracefully surround a Torii gate, shown above. These gates are iconic symbols of Japan and “serve as gateways between the everyday and the sacred,” according to signage in the exhibit.

The show also features an arched footbridge, or taikobashi. In Japanese culture, these footbridges — or drum bridges — “can symbolize crossing into a sacred space,” according to signage in the exhibit.

Crossing a footbridge can be an act of purification, but you won’t be able to actually cross one. The bridge, shown below, is for display only.

A TRADIONAL TORII GATE. | PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN

In the Victoria Room, you’ll find a moon gate, shown below. This symbolizes peace and harmony.

You may have to wait a few minutes for the perfect time to capture a photo with no one in the background. While you wait, take in the reflections that are cast from the pure black water.

THE MOON GATE AT VISIONS OF JAPAN. | PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN

The show doesn’t just capture your attention with what’s directly in front of you — look up to see lanterns and origami birds hanging from the ceiling.

PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN

“Visions from Japan” isn’t the only new display at Phipps. “Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs” takes you back in time to the Mesozoic Era. That time period includes the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

“GARDEN RAILROAD” AT PHIPPS. | PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN

Here, you can watch small, animatronic dinosaurs move along the greenery, follow a train as it makes its lap and even push a button to simulate a volcano eruption.

If the roar of the dinosaurs spikes your cortisol levels, all you have to do is return to the Japanese gardens.

“Visions from Japan” runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Buy your tickets here.