Sankei-en（三溪園）
A Modern Garden Preserving Japan’s Architectural Heritage Sankei-en is a spacious traditional Japanese landscape garden located in Yokohama. Though one of Japan’s youngest gardens, it reflects centuries of history through its carefully transplanted buildings and timeless design. The garden was created by Sankei Hara, a wealthy silk merchant, who began construction in 1902 and opened […]
Adachi Museum of Art (足立美術館)
Where Japanese Gardens and Art Meet Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane Prefecture was founded in 1980 by Adachi Zenko, a local textile wholesaler with a deep passion for Japanese paintings and gardens. At the age of 71, he established the museum to share his art collection and his love for gardens with the public. […]
Erin-ji（恵林寺）
Zen Gardens and Samurai History Erin-ji Temple in Yamanashi is a quiet yet historically significant Zen temple, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the mountains. It was founded in 1330, when Nikaidō Sadafuji, the military governor of Kai-no-kuni, invited the renowned Zen priest and garden designer Musō Soseki (夢窓 疎石), also known as Musō Kokushi, […]
Ryugon （龍言）
Luxury ryokan in Niigata combining tradition and refined modern design Ryugon is one of the most iconic guesthouses in Japan, located in Niigata’s Snow Country. While it now operates as a luxury ryokan, its roots lie in a deep respect for traditional Japanese architecture. The story begins in 1964, when Utsugi Toshio, the founder, returned […]
Ritsurin Koen（高松栗林公園）
A Masterpiece of Strolling Garden Design in Takamatsu Located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Ritsurin Koen (栗林公園) is one of Japan’s most celebrated strolling gardens. With its vast grounds, tranquil ponds, and seasonal beauty, this historic site invites visitors to take their time and enjoy traditional Japanese aesthetics in motion. Construction began in 1625 under local […]
Kenroku-en（兼六園）
A Masterpiece of Japanese Garden Design Kenroku-en（兼六園）is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Built in the Edo period (1603–1868) by the ruling Maeda daimyo clan, Kenroku-en once served as the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle. Today, it remains one of the finest and most celebrated examples of Japanese […]
Kairaku-en（偕楽園）
One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens Kairaku-en is a famous strolling garden located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It was created in 1841 by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth feudal lord of the Mito Domain. Unlike many gardens built for nobility or religious purposes, Kairaku-en was intended for the public. Hence, the name “garden to be […]
Koraku-en（後楽園）
A Tranquil Masterpiece in Okayama Kōraku-en, located in Okayama City, is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. The other gardens are called Kenroku-en in Kanazawa and Kairaku-en in Mito. This stunning landscape garden was constructed in 1700 during the Edo period under the order of Ikeda Tsunamasa. Tsunamasa was the feudal lord of […]
Nonin-ji（能仁寺）
A Tranquil Soto Zen Retreat with Seasonal Beauty Nonin-ji (能仁寺) is a peaceful temple belonging to the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism. Originally built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1600), this quiet sanctuary reflects the cultural richness and artistic spirit of its time. Though modest in size compared to Kyoto’s more famous temples, Nōnin-ji offers a […]
Hakone Museum of Art – Moss Garden（箱根美術館）
Moss Garden and Japanese Aesthetics in the Mountains The Hakone Museum of Art’s Moss Garden is a lush, serene landscape tucked into the cool, misty mountains of Hakone. Beneath the canopy of around 200 maple trees, narrow stone paths weave through vibrant green moss, offering a peaceful stroll through nature. The unique climate of Hakone—cool, […]