Murin-an（無鄰菴）
A Meiji-Period Strolling Garden in Kyoto Murin-an (無鄰菴) is a beautifully preserved strolling garden from the Meiji period (1868–1912). Built between 1894 and 1896 by Yamagata Aritomo, it reflects a harmonious blend of Japanese tradition and Western influence. Although Yamagata admired classical Japanese gardens, he was equally captivated by Western ideas. This unique blend is […]
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 […]
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 […]