Yoshikien Garden

Name: Yoshikien Garden
Address: 60-1 Noboriōjichō, Nara, 630-8213, Japan
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (200)・Garden・Historical Landmark・Historical Place・Tourist Attraction・Park・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Yoshikien Garden, located in the heart of Nara, near the famous Todai-ji Temple, is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape into nature's embrace. This beautiful garden is named after the Yoshikigawa River, which flows nearby, enhancing the serene atmosphere with the gentle sound of moving water.

Designed as a traditional Japanese garden, Yoshikien features three distinct sections: a moss garden, a pond garden, and a tea ceremony garden. Each area showcases a different aspect of classic Japanese garden design, making it a perfect spot for those looking to appreciate the subtle artistry and deep cultural significance of these landscapes.

The moss garden, covered with a lush, green carpet of moss, provides a soothing, verdant landscape that invites quiet contemplation. The pond garden features a large, central pond filled with koi fish and surrounded by carefully placed stones and seasonal flowers, creating a picturesque scene that changes beautifully with the seasons. Lastly, the tea ceremony garden offers a more intimate setting with a traditional tea house where visitors can experience the cultural ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 30 min before closing)

Closed:

February 24th to February 28th

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Fees:

Free

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 742-22-5911

Website

www.pref.nara.jp

The area

Address

60-1 Noboriōjichō, Nara, 630-8213, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Yoshikien Garden

Beautiful garden away from the crowds of Nara Park. Completely free and with such a serene environment within. There are also free public restrooms inside with zero queues! Highly recommend taking a stroll through here to reset after fending off the deer

Rachel Wong

Jun 16, 2025

A beautiful manicured garden in Nara We have visited this garden during our trip to Nara at the end of June 2025. We have entered at the very end of the day just an hour before closing and found ourselves among very few other visitors in the garden. The attention to detail is impressive - beautiful selection of plants as well as some wildlife- butterflies, bees, lizards and fish in the pond. Given more time and less hot day I would really enjoy an opportunity to sit down and meditate whilst admiring the scenery.

Nikolay Spasibenko

Jun 27, 2025

Such a fantastic hidden gem garden with peaceful vibe. I have never seen this much maintained garden before. Definitely worths a visit. Just after spending some tike with the deers on the way back to Nara station, you can stop and have some rest at this wonderful place. Pathways are well designed, colors are super nice, toilets are such clean.. I don't know what i can say more... Just see it.

Berat Onur Ersen

Jan 30, 2025

This hidden gem provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area of Nara. This traditional Japanese garden showcases three garden styles ; i.e. Pond Garden, Moss Garden and Tea ceremony garden.