Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden (Suizenji Park)

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This strolling garden has been noted as one of Japan's Places of Scenic Beauty as well as a Historic Site. Construction of the garden was started by Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshii, who was the first Hosokawa lord of the Higo province and Kumamoto, and would continue for three generations. The large 10,000 square meter lake in the garden is filled with water from the Aso spring. The park opens at 7:30 AM from March to October and at 8:30 AM from November to February and a morning stroll is highly recommended. Horseback archery events are held in the spring and fall and during the summer Noh theater performances are held by fire light. Entrance to the park is a three-minute walk from the Suizenji Park stop on the Kumamoto streetcar.

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Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden (Suizenji Park)

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kumamoto 【Suizenji】

¥4,378

Update date：2024.04.25

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Suizenjikouen 8-1 Map
Area: Kumamoto City Area
Phone: 0963830074
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Last entry until 16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (16 years and older) 400 yen, Children (6-15 years old) 200 yen
Parking Lot: Not available (Please use a nearby private parking lot)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (no smoking inside the park)
Wi-Fi: Available(Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet English in the park, Korea, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, France)
Note: Pamphlet available (English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean, French available)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (possible if you are holding it in the park)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Beautiful japanese garden

Reviewed : 2023.03.30

If like me, you love japanese gardens, then this is definitely a place you shouldnt miss. Its peaceful, beautiful and well arranged, and you will feel very relaxed after visiting.
Dreamy

Reviewed : 2021.11.02

This place is nothing short of the best gardens and shrines in Kyoto, but is waaaay less crowded. I had the whole historical building used as a teahouse to myself when I came here on a Tuesday at 13...
Must visit - Rent a kimono and have tea

Reviewed : 2020.06.08

One of the most beautiful sites in Kumamoto. I always return here, and will make sure to take friends to share the beauty of this park/shrine.