Omizu-en

What it is

• A Japanese garden in Okayama City.
• Daimyo garden of the Kinoshita family.
• Estimated to be built in the early 18th century.
• A designated scenic spot of Okayama Prefecture.

What to see

• Garden uses the Chisen Kaiyu style.
• Water drawn from the Ashimori River.
• Features a crane island and a turtle island.
• Ginpu-kaku, a sukiya-style building by the pond.
• Ginpu-kaku built with materials from Kyoto Imperial Palace.
• Surrounded by cherry blossoms, maple trees, and hackberry trees.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.