Sorakuen Garden

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A Japanese garden in the style of a path around a central pond which includes a waterfall, stepping stones, stone bridge, and pond on spacious 20 thousand square meter grounds. The garden is famous for its azaleas in spring and fall foliage in autumn. Originally the garden in the principle home of Kodera Taijiro, a retainer of Sanda Domain, the garden was started in 1885 and completed in the late Meiji period. Visitors can enjoy scenery blending Western and Japanese sights, including a great camphor tree said to be 500 years old; the Old Hassam Residence, an Important Cultural Property moved here from the Ijinkan-gai area; the only remaining original river pleasure boat in Japan, and a team room.

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Spot details

Address: Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Nakayamatedori 5-3-1 Map
Area: Central Kobe City Area
Phone: 0783515155
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Thursday (The next day if it is a public holiday), 12/29-1/3
*Azalea Yuzan Period (Late Apr.-Early May) is open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (over 15 years old) 300 yen, Children 150 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(KOBE Free Wi-Fi)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A Nice Quiet Place

Reviewed : 2023.01.15

We had this place all to ourselves on a rainy afternoon. I loved the paths, waterfalls, and bridges. A great place to quietly reflect. 300 yen is a good price, but it could have been a bit bigger...
Osaka-kobe

Reviewed : 2022.01.29

A beautiful garden with lots of trees and garden suitable for a visit at anytime of the year. The garden also has water features. In summary, very pleasant.
Peaceful and pretty Japanese garden

Reviewed : 2022.01.12

The park is a little bit of a walk depending where youre coming from - about 15 minutes from the Motomachi area. But once youre there its a lovely break from the noise of the main streets. I went...