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Nanrakuen Garden

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Nanrakuen Garden

One of Shikoku’s largest Japanese gardens, offering seasonal scenery throughout the year.

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Covering 153,322 square meters, Nanrakuen is one of Shikoku’s largest Japanese gardens. This traditional stroll garden is designed around two ponds, the Upper Pond and Lower Pond, offering seasonal scenery to admire while walking along the water.

Created using the finest modern landscaping techniques, the garden has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Urban Parks. It is divided into four themed areas: mountains, villages, towns, and the sea. Artificial hills, lawns, rest areas, and gazebos create a serene, atmospheric setting.

A wide variety of flowers, including plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and azaleas, bloom throughout the year. The early summer scenery is particularly impressive, when some 250,000 Japanese irises in about 30,000 clumps fill the garden with color.

The garden also has three spiritual spots: Kogei Bridge, the Stone of Hope along the Manyo Path, and the carp monuments at the Seaside House. Take a quiet moment to make a wish and soak up their soothing energy.

The restaurant serves regional specialties such as jakoten fish cakes, sea bream rice, and Satsuma-style rice, along with rice bowls, set meals, and drinks. It is an ideal place to take a break during your walk.

Highlights

  • One of Shikoku’s largest Japanese gardens.
  • Seasonal flowers bloom throughout the year, including Japanese irises.
  • Three spiritual spots are located around the garden.
  • The restaurant serves regional cuisine.

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  • Its 153,322-square-meter grounds make it one of Shikoku’s largest Japanese gardens

    Its 153,322-square-meter grounds make it one of Shikoku’s largest Japanese gardens

  • A traditional stroll garden centered around two ponds

    A traditional stroll garden centered around two ponds

  • Some 250,000 Japanese irises bloom in the garden

    Some 250,000 Japanese irises bloom in the garden

  • The Village House, modeled after a three-room thatched-roof farmhouse

    The Village House, modeled after a three-room thatched-roof farmhouse

  • Kogei Bridge, one of the garden’s spiritual spots

    Kogei Bridge, one of the garden’s spiritual spots

  • Regional cuisine is also available

    Regional cuisine is also available

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the garden?
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Yes, it is available in the rest area inside the administration building.

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Are coin lockers available?
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No, but luggage storage is available for ¥100 per person.

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Are restrooms available?
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Yes, they are located throughout the garden.

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Is re-entry permitted?
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Yes.

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Is there a designated smoking area?
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Yes.

Reviews

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  • William Chen
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    This Japanese garden has such an amazing vibe! The scenery is beautiful in every season—cherry blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, all set against traditional architecture. The whole place is super clean and comfortable to walk around. There are streams, stone lanterns, little bridges—perfect for a relaxing stroll. If you love taking photos or just want a quiet spot to unwind, this place is a huge plus!

  • 劉思薇
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    This Japanese garden is gorgeous, and every season has its own special charm! Strolling through the traditional landscape is super relaxing, especially during the autumn leaves and cherry blossom seasons—it's just magical. If you love scenic spots with a Japanese vibe, you have to visit!

Details

Name in Japanese
日本庭園 南楽園
Postal Code
798-3303
Address
1813 Chikaie-ko, Tsushima-cho, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture
Phone
0895-32-3344
Closed on
December 29 to January 1
Hours
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission
Adults: ¥320; elementary, junior high, and high school students and visitors age 65 and over: ¥160
Access
From JR Uwajima Station, take a bus to Nanrakuen bus stop, then walk 1 minute
Credit Cards
Accepted at the gift shop
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa