Tōzanso

Tōzanso is a Japanese garden in Hatsuhi-chō, Nagoya, designed with planted areas, water features, and walking paths arranged across the site. The space is divided into smaller sections, each offering different views and planting styles that visitors discover as they move through the grounds.

The garden was established as a retreat for local people and has kept its core purpose as a place for relaxation over the decades. It evolved into a space where multiple generations of residents have regularly spent time and incorporated into their daily routines.

The garden embodies Japanese design principles where every stone, plant, and water feature works together to create balance and order. Visitors move through the space at a leisurely pace, naturally pausing at viewpoints that frame the landscape in intentional ways.

The garden is open during daylight hours and sits close to train stations that make it easy to reach by public transport. The internal paths are walkable and lead through different sections of the grounds at a comfortable pace.

The plants change throughout the year, showing different flowers and colors depending on the season. Cherry blossoms and azaleas create particularly striking visual moments that draw visitors back across the seasons.

Location: Hatsuhi-chō, Nagoya

GPS coordinates: 35.13475,136.94336

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46