Tabuchi Garden

Tabuchi Garden is a Japanese garden in Ako featuring stone pathways, native trees and shrubs, and carefully designed water features. The layout combines open areas with denser plantings, creating a varied landscape to explore throughout the grounds.

The garden originated during the Edo period as a private retreat, reflecting the gardening methods and architectural preferences of Japanese nobility. This tradition of private garden design shaped its appearance and structure to the present day.

The garden displays classic Japanese design principles through its arrangement of stones and plants that represent mountains and water. Visitors experience these symbolic elements directly as they walk along the pathways.

The garden is accessible on foot from the station and open year-round for visitors, though you should check seasonal visiting hours. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk on stone pathways and sometimes uneven ground.

The garden contains stones sourced from different regions of Japan, carefully positioned to create varying viewing angles throughout the seasons. These stones allow the garden to shift its appearance and feel depending on the time of year.