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A Japanese garden with a tea house, offering views of the changing seasons in an office district.
Nestled quietly in a corner of the office district near Hakata Station, this Japanese garden stands on the site of a villa built in 1906 by Shimozawa Zenemon Chikamasa, a Hakata merchant who contributed to the development of Fukuoka and Hakata. After serving as an inn post-war, the site was redeveloped into a garden by the city of Fukuoka in 1995.
In front of the tea house stretches a pond-centered stroll garden, allowing visitors to enjoy lush scenery as they walk. Seasonal flora like weeping cherry trees in spring and maple trees in autumn mark the changing seasons, offering a profound beauty regardless of the visit time. Despite its central urban location, the garden is enveloped in silence, creating an atmosphere where time seems to stand still.
"Rakusuian," a replica of Zenemon's tea house, features a series of connected rooms capable of hosting large tea ceremonies. The garden includes a plaza suitable for outdoor tea ceremonies. On days without scheduled tea ceremonies, tea service is offered in "Rakusuian," where visitors can enjoy matcha while admiring the beautiful garden.
Seasonal scenery that delights viewers with its changing appearance.
A waterfall with natural stones adds variety to the landscape.
A recreated "Hakata fence" from the town planning by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The restored tea house, Rakusuian.
Tea service offered outside of event times (including sweets, 500 yen per serving).
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?)
Yes, we do.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
是那種鬧中取靜的日式庭園，走進去瞬間就安靜下來，整個心情都平靜了。庭園裡有池塘、石燈籠、小橋流水，很有那種老派優雅感，拍照也很好看～不會太大但很精緻，適合慢慢散步、放空、享受一下靜靜的片刻。
