The ultimate Japanese scenery, Suizenji Jojuen Garden is full of surprises
After taking the tram from Kumamoto Station, you arrive at Suizenji Jojuen Garden.
Suizenji Jojuen Garden is a Japanese-style garden, but unlike the small and exquisite ones we're used to, its scenery can be admired from both far and near.
From a distance, you can see the garden's imitation of Mount Fuji and the lake view...
Up close, there are colorful koi, the water shrine, and the longevity water...
It's a highly enjoyable place where two hours can pass by without you noticing, and it's a great spot to take a leisurely stroll and clear your mind under the sun. The cherry blossoms should be even more beautiful now that they are in full bloom 😎
Fun Fact: The garden's design is inspired by Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' ('The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' refers to the 53 post stations between Edo and Kyoto during the Edo period). The name 'Jojuen' comes from Tao Yuanming's 'Returning Home' which mentions 'the garden becomes more enchanting as one wanders through it.' It was first established by the first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, in 1636 with the construction of the 'Suizenji Tea House.' Later, during the time of Hosokawa Tsunatoshi, springs and artificial hills were added, and in 1776, the east side's horse grounds were completed, giving it the appearance it has today. The central Suizenji Fuji is the symbolic landmark of the garden. Every spring and autumn, horseback archery competitions are also held.
It is a very beautiful garden. In Kumamoto City There is a yukata to wear. Can find to rent to wear You can take pictures. The price is ok, including Japanese shoes, cold atmosphere, cool breeze when going to snow a little. There is food for sale, Japanese purple potato, very delicious 10/10
The full name of the landscape garden of Shuiqian Temple City is also a popular attraction in "Kumamoto City". The scenery in the park is naturally not in words, but the scale is small but also refreshing. Take the Kumamoto Electric Railway to Shuiqian Temple Park, and walk after getting off the bus. Transportation can be said to be quite convenient.
Elegant and calm, there are also antique ancient and modern teaching rooms, small bridges, ponds, tall bird houses, etc., so Shuiqian Temple has become a beautiful and interesting garden, so Shuiqian Temple is also called "Chengquyuan"; In the water shrine there is a sweet and clear spring called "longevity water", is also a scene in the water front temple, because the environment is elegant and pleasant, attracting many people to come to see, so Kumamoto water front temple is one of the famous beautiful attractions in Japan.
The name of Chengyi Park in Shuiqian Temple is derived from Tao Yuanming's "Return Words", which is a national historic site in Japan and the most beautiful scenic spot in Kumamoto. When we went there, only three of us appeared more quiet, melting your footsteps and mood in an instant. In Chengyi Park, the peaks of Fuji Mountain, the highest peak in Japan, are particularly noticeable, with no flaws in the thick green. Chengyi Park is quietly situated in the Outflow Shrine. The spring water from the Shrine flows slowly over an ancient stone plate. It is sweet and clear. It is said that drinking can prolong life, so it is called "Longevity Water" by the local people. It's worth going.
A haven of beauty and culture, Suizenji Jojuen Garden captivates with its timeless elegance and serenity
Tranquil haven, Suizenji Jojuen Garden's meticulous design offers a harmonious escape from the city
Shuiqian Temple Park is a very beautiful classical garden in Kumamoto, mainly built in the form of a reduced version of the 53-scenery style of Tokaido in Japan. It has a typical Japanese Taoshan garden, which is built in the Edo era from Tokyo's Nihonbashi to Kyoto along the 53 scenic spots; Among them, the mountain view of Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan, is the most striking. The garden is full of green plants and picturesque artificial landscapes, so visitors can stop and watch it very easily.