Viewing seasonal Japanese gardens and exhibitions
Enjoy a traditional Japanese cultural experience with a visit to a Japanese garden and art exhibition. This Japanese garden covers a sprawling 20,000 square meters, and is home to three tea ceremony halls that are registered cultural properties. The garden holds over 40 varieties of bamboo and more than 300 camellia flowers, as well as plum and cherry blossom trees, hydrangeas and autumn foliage, for beautiful views in all seasons. The garden also hosts special exhibits and planned art exhibitions in spring and fall, and an exhibition of the facility's collection about three times each year.
Photos
Shokado Garden: Early summer
Shokado Garden: Autumn
Shokado Garden: Early spring
Shokado Art Museum exhibit hall
Shokado Art Museum viewing room
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 30 people
- Participation Restrictions
- The garden grounds are not barrier-free. There are stepping stone sections and uneven surfaces.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Grounds, gate tower, museum reception
43-1 Ominaeshi, Yawata, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Monday (closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday), December 27 to January 4
- Tour Schedule
- Meet-up at gate of grounds > Payment (cash only [yen])(5 minutes) > Walk through gardens (40 minutes) > Visit exhibit (40 minutes) > Shopping (15 minutes)
- Required Time
- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Universal accessibility
- The garden grounds are not barrier-free. There are stepping stone sections and uneven surfaces. Wheelchair available for use
- Parking
- Parking for up to 4 buses and 35 standard-sized vehicles
- Notes
- Garden volunteer staff (reservation required)
- Related websites
- https://shokado-garden-art-museum.jp/eng/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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