Isuien Garden&Neiraku Art Museum, A Masterpiece of Meiji-era Garden Craftsmanship

74 Suimoncho, Nara-shi

Full of traditional Chinese courtyard style

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Introduction

Ikeno Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located on the west side of the main gate of Todai-ji Temple in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. The garden covers an area of 13,481 square meters and consists of a front garden and a rear garden. The rear garden, built in 1899, features a water pond, small hills, and a clear stream, with various trees and rare plants scattered throughout. The garden also features several traditional buildings such as Yagorou, Byakko-ro, and Teishu-en, which are adorned with traditional thatched roofs made of reeds or cypress bark, complementing the natural beauty of the garden. The rear garden is recognized as a masterpiece of garden design from the Meiji era and has been designated as a national scenic spot. Visitors can enjoy the serene natural scenery and exquisite architecture, immersing themselves in the unique charm of ancient Nara.

Address

74 Suimoncho, Nara-shi

Opening hours

9:30-16:30 (Latest entry time is 16:00)
Closed on Tuesdays and during the year-end holidays (no closed days in April, May, October, or November).

Transportation

Take the city loop bus (outer loop) from Kintetsu Nara station or JR Nara station's bus stop, get off at the "Daibutsuden Kasuga Taisha-mae" stop, and walk for about 15 minutes to arrive.

Phone 0742-25-0781(日语)

Website http://www.isuien.or.jp