Rakuraku-en, Japanese rock garden at Hikone Castle, Japan
The Rakuraku-en garden contains stone arrangements, water elements, and plant compositions that follow traditional Japanese design principles.
Ii Naooki established this garden in 1679, during the Edo period, as part of a samurai residence near Hikone Castle.
The garden exemplifies Sukiya-zukuri architecture, incorporating natural materials and minimalist design elements that reflect Japanese aesthetic principles.
Visitors can access the garden through Hikone Castle grounds, with seasonal opening hours and multilingual information signs available.
The garden maintains its original stone pathways and water features, creating different visual perspectives as visitors move through the space.
Location: Hikone
Founders: Ii Naooki
Architectural style: Sukiya-zukuri
GPS coordinates: 35.27861,136.25356
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:11
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