Yōkōkan Garden

Yōkōkan is a daimyo garden in Fukui featuring a central pond with traditional Japanese buildings and carefully arranged stone formations throughout. Wooden walkways connect different levels and guide visitors past various viewing points designed to frame natural scenes.

Built as a retreat for the Matsudaira clan during the Edo period, the garden's original design is documented in historical blueprints. Wartime damage led to later reconstruction that faithfully followed these early plans.

The garden reflects design principles typical of daimyo retreats, with symbolic stones and water features representing harmony between humans and nature. Visitors experience this philosophy directly while walking the pathways and discovering carefully composed views.

The garden is accessible daily, though comfortable shoes are recommended for the wooden walkways and stairs between levels. Allow enough time to explore all areas without rushing through the space.

The garden follows designs from the early 1800s preserved in historical documents called Osensui Sashizu. These old blueprints guided the restoration process and ensured the garden was rebuilt according to its original vision.

Location: Hōei

Fee: Yes

Charge: 200 JPY

Address: 福井県福井市宝永3丁目11-36

Opening Hours: March 01-November 05 Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:00; November 06-February 29 Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; December 28-January 04 off

Website: http://fukuisan.jp/de/yokokan

GPS coordinates: 36.06850,136.22442

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51