Shimizu-en
清水園
Shimizu-en is a historic Edo period garden with unique features, easily accessible from Shibata Station.
What it is
- A Japanese garden in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture.
- Lower residence of the Shibata Domain during the Edo period.
- Construction began during the third lord's era.
- Designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2003.
What to see
- A pond shaped like the kanji for 'water'.
- Five teahouses located around the pond.
- Sukiya-style shoin called 'Shimizudani Goten'.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Shibata Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shimizu-en Open in Google Maps
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