Beautiful gardens in the Japanese style (obviously) with lovely, traditional buildings. Educational too; we learned that traditional rooms are measured in the number of mats it takes to cover the floor. It was wonderful to stroll around its peaceful grounds. We were a little too…
We have been at the right time in this place. The weather was great and its just beautiful and scenic splendor. Nothing to do activity wise, except climbing up to see 5 storey pakoda. But this the place for someone to spend time just walking around in a garden with all its calm…
Great weather today so headed to here and was not disappointed! Beware you may get caught with a tour guide which is good but a little annoying as he was very passionate but also a little hard to understand! Mr Hara will feature heavily throughout 😊 It's a very beautiful place…
Green plot purchased on early 1900's by a local merchant (Sankeien) to build his house and live there with his family. The garden was landscaped in the usual japanese style and along the years, Sankeien purchased, made dismantled and rebuild a number of religious buildings or…
Enjoyed our stroll around the gardens, bus trip was fine, good adventure! Lots of the huts/pagoda were closed off, not sure if due to recent stormy weather. Was hoping for some Autumnal colour but a bit too early for that. Awesome Japanese lunch by the lake, reasonable prices.…