An average garden by Japanese standards - pretty in parts but not really worth the walk. Other than the fact that the orginial garden was flattened by the a-bomb, there isn't really anything remarkable about it.

I really enjoyed seeing different gardens in Japan, and this one really was absolutely gorgeous - even on the freezing cold January morning I went there! I had to leave after 90 minutes as I was due to get a train to Hakata at 11.30am, but could easily have stayed for another hour. The garden is lovely: it really exemplifies the way in which Japanese gardens aim to look different from different angles and vantage points, it was amazing... the range of views available in such a small city park space was incredible! Also the koi were fat and impressive, and the small bamboo grove was beautiful!

I really enjoyed this place - very tranquil, lots to see and experience, and very well worth the modest entrance fee. In addition, it has a nice little cafe and a shop with some lovely souvenirs - handicrafts using scraps of kimono fabric and other things I'd not seen anywhere else! Very nice! Also the staff were very friendly here - especially the security guard who spoke with me for a while in very impressive English, and later took my photo for me as I left for my train! A very lovely place. I can only imagine how much more beautiful it is if you visit in spring or autumn...!

We thought an hour or two on day one in town nearly got locked in we spent so much time wandering around admiring it.

Don't miss it

We went there during the summer and we enjoyed that. I am sure it would be better in the autumn which we were supposed to go. We were also very lucky to witness a Japanese wedding there...
If going there in the summer, take an umbrella and mosquito repellent with you.