Seibi-en, Japanese garden in Hirakawa, Japan.
The 12,000-square-meter garden contains a central pond, stone bridges, and carefully arranged stones against the backdrop of Tsugaru plains and mountains.
The garden, constructed between 1902 and 1911 by Seitō Morihide, represents one of the three most notable gardens from the Meiji period in Japan.
The Seibikan building within the garden exhibits a dual architecture with a Japanese-style first floor and Western-style second floor from 1909.
The garden opens from mid-April to mid-November, offering visitors access to walking paths, viewing areas, and traditional garden features.
The Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arrietty drew inspiration from the garden's layout and architectural elements.
Location: Aomori Prefecture
Location: Hirakawa
Inception: 1911
GPS coordinates: 40.61667,140.57000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:34
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