Former Chikurin-in Garden

The garden covers 3,300 square meters with streams from Omiya River and artificial hills decorated with pagodas and stone ornaments.

Established in 1592 as a retirement residence for Enryakuji Temple monks, the garden transformed into a public space after the Meiji period.

The garden contains two traditional teahouses and an elevated pavilion that represent different aspects of Japanese architectural design.

Located near train stations, the garden welcomes visitors daily except Mondays with entrance fees of 330 yen for adults and 160 yen for children.

The garden features special seating arrangements in its small teahouse where the host sits centrally while guests form a circle around them.

Location: Sakamoto

Address: 滋賀県大津市坂本5-2-13

Website: https://kyuchikuriin.web.fc2.com

GPS coordinates: 35.07131,135.86589

Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:14