Yabakei Dam Memorial Park “Keiseki-en”

This approximately 20,000-square-meter Japanese garden was created in 1987 to commemorate the completion of Yabakei Dam. Tens of thousands of rocks and water from the dam recreate the streams of Yabakei, with ponds, rock formations, and waterfalls throughout the garden. More than 20,000 trees representing 50 species have also been planted, offering seasonal scenery accompanied by the gentle sound of flowing water.

The garden is especially colorful during the fall foliage season, when the trees turn vivid shades of red and gold. Different autumn scenes await throughout the grounds, from streams and waterfalls surrounded by tens of thousands of rocks to colorful leaves reflected on the water. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through scenery that captures the natural landscape of Yabakei. The garden is sometimes illuminated during the fall foliage season, revealing an enchanting atmosphere that differs from its daytime appearance.

Visitors can walk around the garden while viewing its ponds and streams, with a full stroll taking approximately 1 hour. The Japanese garden’s skillful arrangement of rocks, water, and trees evokes the scenery of Yabakei, an area known for its natural rocky mountains and gorges. Take your time exploring the grounds while viewing the trees and waterscapes as they change with the seasons.