Japanese Garden
The Best of NIPPON47 - Japanese Gardens
Carefully curated must-visit Japanese gardens from all 47 prefectures in Japan!
Plan your trip with confidence and set your sights on these must-see spots!
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Hokkaido
Hakodate Kosetsuen (Miharashi Park)
The name means “the garden fragrant with plum in snow.” The only nationally-designated cultural property garden in Hokkaido.
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Aomori
Fujita Memorial Garden
A renowned Hirosaki garden featuring Taisho-era elegance and seasonal scenery.
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Iwate
Motsuji Temple
The Pure Land Garden, which is said to be an expression of the Buddhist world on earth, is a must-see.
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Miyagi
Entsuin Temple
A temple known for its colorful garden.
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Akita
Senshu Park
Joushi Koen Park conveys Akita's history and culture.
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Fukushima
Aizu Matsudaira Clan Garden, Oyakuen
A feudal lord’s garden in Aizu steeped in history and the tradition of medicinal herbs.
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Ibaraki
Kairakuen Garden
One of Japan’s three famous gardens. The 32-acre garden that incorporates natural scenic beauty has many spots that reflect the original designs.
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Tochigi
Kohoen Garden
A stroll-style Japanese garden within Furumine Shrine that incorporates the Oashigawa River and the surrounding mountains.
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Gunma
Rakusan-en
Gunma Prefecture’s only daimyo garden, with magnificent borrowed scenery.
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Saitama
Heirinji Temple
A historic temple preserving the character of Musashino, surrounded by woodland designated a National Natural Monument.
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Chiba
Naritasan Park
Immerse yourself in seasonal beauty in the vast grounds.
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Tokyo
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo's oldest feudal lord's garden, renowned for its scenic beauty.
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Kanagawa
Sankeien Garden
A Japanese garden where seasonal scenery blends beautifully with traditional Japanese architecture.
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Niigata
Niigata Japanese Gardens Road
A sightseeing route where visitors can experience the appeal of Niigata, the “Kingdom of Gardens.”
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Toyama
The Suiboku Museum, Toyama
Take your time exploring exhibitions and gardens that embody the beauty of Japan.
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Ishikawa
Kenroku-en
A garden developed by Daimyo (feudal lord) that conveys the glory of Kaga Hyakumangoku to this day.
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Fukui
Yokokan Garden
A scenic garden, its great synergy among the pond and building, used to be called “Osensui Yashiki”.
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Yamanashi
Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen: An Inspiring Ryokan with Beautiful Gardens
A welcoming ryokan with Mount Fuji views and a soothing Japanese garden.
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Nagano
Kozenji Temple
A historic temple whose serene grounds are designated in their entirety as a Place of Scenic Beauty.
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Gifu
Kokeizan Eihoji Temple
A historic temple of the Nanzenji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, where National Treasure architecture meets a renowned garden by Muso Soseki.
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Shizuoka
Ryotanji Temple
The exquisite garden is registered as a national site of scenic beauty and the historic temple displays artifacts related to Ii Naotora.
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Aichi
Tokugawaen
A Japanese traditional garden made in the early Edo period (1603-1868) of A circuit -style strolling pond garden with numerous highlights around a pond.
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Mie
The Moroto Garden
A garden designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty that reflects the aesthetics of both the Edo and Meiji periods.
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Shiga
Genkyuen Garden
This is a former feudal lord's garden with Hikone Castle in the background, and is designated as a national scenic beauty.
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Kyoto
Ryoanji Temple
A Zen temple is listed as a world heritage site famous for its dry landscape garden "Stone Garden '' of 15 stones. The strolling garden, which retains the remnants of the Heian period, is a spectacular sight known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
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Osaka
Daisen Park
This is a symbolic park full of historical atmosphere, with ancient tombs lining its path.
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Hyogo
Himeji Castle Nishi-Oyashiki-ato Garden KOKO-EN
A Japanese garden adjacent to the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle, which has been used as a setting for many samurai dramas and TV shows.
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Nara
Isuien Garden
A nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty where visitors can experience the aesthetics of two different eras.
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Shimane
Adachi Museum of Art
A museum gaining world attention for its extensive collection of traditional Japanese paintings and the best garden in Japan.
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Okayama
Okayama Korakuen
One of the three best gardens of Japan, unchanged from the Edo period.
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Hiroshima
Shukkeien Garden
Located in central Hiroshima, this garden offers scenic views throughout the year.
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Yamaguchi
Mori-shi Garden, Mori Museum
A Place of Scenic Beauty with stately old lord’s main residence.
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Tokushima
Former Tokushima Castle Omotegoten Garden
The former Omotegoten Palace garden at Tokushima Castle features bold stone arrangements made with Awa blue stone.
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Kagawa
Ritsurin Garden
The Highest-Ranked Park in the French Travel Guidebook, Michelin Green Guide Japan
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Ehime
Japanese Garden Nanraku-en
The largest Japanese garden in Shikoku, offering beautiful seasonal landscapes throughout the year.
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Kochi
Godaisan Chikurinji Temple
So many highlights, including the main hall, a national important cultural property.
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Saga
Mifuneyama Rakuen
123-acre garden with azalea, cherry and more beauty which belonged to a samurai.
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Nagasaki
Yoko Museum, Japanese Garden Keishuen
Enjoy a tasteful garden stroll and Chinese ceramics in one visit.
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Kumamoto
Suizenji Jojuen Garden
The Hosokawa clan's elegant garden in the Higo domain.
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Oita
Yabakei Dam Memorial Park “Keiseki-en”
A scenic garden in Yabakei colored by autumn foliage and flowing streams.
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Miyazaki
Hyuga Keishuen Garden
A Japanese garden in a comprehensive sports park, featuring recreations of scenic spots from across Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Kagoshima
Sengan-en
A garden loved by the feudal lords and ladies of the daimyo.
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Okinawa
Shikinaen Royal Garden
A royal villa of the Ryukyu Kingdom, preserving the legacy of its prosperity.
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Yamagata
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Wakayama
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Tottori
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Fukuoka
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