Rokkaen (former Seiroku Moroto residence)

This facility is a 10-minute walk from the city circular bus Tamachi bus stop from the bus terminal at Kuwana Station's East Exit. This important cultural property is made up of a western-style building designed by the British architect Josiah Conder (1852-1920) who also designed the Rokumeikan (Deer Cry Pavilion), and a Japanese-style building with a Japanese-style garden with a path around a central pond. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1997 as a precious building representing the Meiji (1868-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) periods. You can enjoy the garden which is famous in Japan for this beauty throughout the year and its charming architecture. In addition to tsukigama (monthly tea ceremony), flower arrangement exhibitions and concerts, it holds courses on the small hand drum for nagauta hayashi music and tea ceremony.

Spot details

Rokkaen (former Seiroku Moroto residence)

Address: Mie Pref. Kuwanashi Kuwana 663-5 Map
Area: Hokusei Area
Phone: 0594244466
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Enter the garden until 16:00)
Closed: Monday (next weekday in case of public holiday), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] General460yen, Junior High School Students150yen
Parking Lot: Available(79spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 12, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (If you wish to tour the building in a wheelchair, please contact us by the previous Sunday.)
Infant friendly: Possible (children under elementary school age must be accompanied)