Higo Hosakawa Garden, Japanese strolling garden in Mejirodai, Japan
Higo Hosakawa Garden is a Japanese strolling garden in Mejirodai where winding stone paths lead you past shaped shrubs, ponds, and small waterfalls. The layout guides visitors through different garden rooms connected by water features and natural transitions.
The Hosokawa family, feudal lords of the Higo region during the Edo period, created this garden as their country residence. The site reflects the aesthetic and living traditions of that era of Japanese history.
The garden displays how Japanese landscaping principles shape what you see as you walk through—water features, stones, and plants change with the seasons to create balance.
You can reach the garden from Waseda Station or Edogawabashi Station on the Toden Arakawa Line. The paths are designed for leisurely walking, so wear comfortable shoes as some areas may be damp or slippery depending on weather.
From late November through mid-March, the garden displays yukitsuri, a traditional rope tying technique that protects pine branches from heavy snow. This creates a striking winter scene where carefully arranged ropes support the tree limbs against the season's weight.
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