Shūraku-en

Shūraku-en features stone paths winding through landscaped grounds with ponds, bridges, and seasonal flowers that create different visual experiences throughout the year.

Established around 1650 during the Edo period, this garden belonged to the daimyo class who constructed these spaces as private retreats demonstrating their status.

The garden incorporates fundamental principles of Japanese landscape design, reflecting the relationship between structured elements and natural vegetation patterns.

Visitors can access the garden through public transportation, with clear signage providing directions and multiple guided tours available in different languages.

The garden contains specific viewing points where water surfaces reflect the surrounding nature, creating mirror effects that change with seasonal transitions.

Location: Yamakita

Inception: 1650s

Website: https://city.tsuyama.lg.jp/city/index2.php?id=522

GPS coordinates: 35.07173,134.00610

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:27