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Hakuryuen Garden
A Japanese garden in the mountains of Kurama, open to the public only during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.
Located at the foot of An'yoji Temple in Ninose, before reaching Kurama and Kibune, Hakuryuen Garden spans a vast area of approximately 15,000 tsubo (about 50,000 square meters) on a mountain slope, featuring a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden in harmony with nature.
The garden, opened in 1963, is maintained by Kyoto's apparel manufacturer, Aono Co., Ltd. The founder, upon acquiring the land, learned of a legend associated with the area and decided to restore the once desolate mountain. Within the garden, shrines and torii gates are dedicated to the mountain's deities, the god of longevity, Shirahige Daimyojin, and the god of business prosperity, Hachidai Ryuo.
The garden, created without professional gardeners but with the help of employees, their families, and local residents, features moss-covered stone steps, red-painted arched bridges, and five gazebos, each offering unique views, allowing visitors to enjoy the serenity away from the hustle and bustle of the city across the seasons.
Normally inaccessible, the garden is open to the public by reservation only for 100 people per day during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season. Outside of these special open periods, the garden can also be rented for tea parties, photo shoots, and other events.
Highlights
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A Japanese garden in Kurama, Kyoto.
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Owned and maintained by a Kyoto-based apparel manufacturer.
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Features harmonious natural landscapes with stone steps and bridges.
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Open to a limited number of visitors by reservation during spring and autumn.
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Available for private rental outside of special open days.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Simple English and Chinese pamphlets available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is allowed within the designated viewing time on the same day.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Is there a parking area?
There is no parking available. Visitors are discouraged from coming by car due to the lack of nearby parking facilities.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 白龍園
- Postal Code
- 601-1113
- Address
- 106 Kuramaninosecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-741-2863
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- Open only special viewing period in spring and autumn
- Admission
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Special entry fee Adults 1,600yen-, Elementary school students 800yen-
※Varies according to the season - Access
- About 7 minutes walk from Eizan Electric Railway Eizan Line’s Ninose Station.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)