This Japanese garden was established in the ruins that used to be called “Ōzone Yashiki ” for Tokugawa Mitsutomo (1625-1700), the second lord of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan, to spend his retired life in 1695. The ground is said to have about 44 ha.
A circuit-style strolling pond style was used, which was the main style for Daimyou (a feudal)’s garden during the Edo period. This garden replicates the clear water falling from a mountain through the valley and reaching the sea. They symbolically express Japan’s nature scene.
The originally huge landform with a difference of elevation is used the way it was in
Tokugawaen, it is characteristic that appreciation is available of dynamic and various scenery. In the garden, many tricks amuse you, for example, “Ryumon no Taki (Ryumon waterfall) was replicated of the waterfall located in the residence of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan, and can control the volume of falling water to increase every 20 minutes. the stone bridge in Chinese style and the scenery of Ryusen Ko (Ryusen Ko Lake) where some golden carps elegantly swim is recommended as a shooting spot.
You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as peonies in spring and Japanese iris in early summer. Especially in Autumn, the garden dresses in red by the autumn leaves, and they lit up beautifully at night.
Highlights
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Japanese-style garden established in the ruins for the retired lord of the Owari branch.
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Various sceneries can be seen such as the waterfall, valley, and water stream.
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The garden is especially beautiful with colored leaves in Autumn and they are lit up at night.