Ōkōchi Sansō, Japanese strolling garden in Arashiyama, Japan
The Ōkōchi Sansō villa spans two hectares on Mount Ogura slopes, featuring traditional buildings, tea houses, and meticulously maintained gardens with seasonal displays.
Film actor Denjirō Ōkōchi constructed the primary structures during the 1930s and 1940s, incorporating a Buddhist shrine relocated from the Meiji period.
Four structures within the property earned status as tangible cultural properties in 2003, including the main house Daijōkaku, Jibutsudō shrine, and Tekisuian tea house.
The entrance fee of 1000 yen includes admission to all buildings, gardens, and observation points, plus traditional green tea and Japanese sweets at the teahouse.
The garden paths guide visitors through multiple vantage points offering views of Kyoto city, Mount Hiei, and the Hozu River gorge.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Inception: 1931
Founders: Denjirō Ōkōchi
GPS coordinates: 35.01727,135.66935
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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