What other travelers are saying about Fukushuen Chinese Garden
For a small entry fee of 200 yen you can find a little oasis in the busy city of Naha. These beautiful gardens with a pond and waterfall is a tranquil place to enjoy nature and appreciate the beautiful architecture of Japanese gazebos. I enjoyed watching the big and colorful coy fish in the pond. There are a bunch of places to sit, rest and enjoy the peaceful sanctuary. It was drizzling when I visited but that didn’t take away from the beauty. If you’re in the area park at a nearby lot and stroll through the well kept garden.
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Okinawa, what a beautiful garden! It reminded me of my travels in China. Everywhere you looked there was a photo opportunity, I can imagine doing a wedding photoshoot in the garden would be amazing! You can easily spend 90 minutes - 2 hours wandering around here. There is a cave area that you can walk under that’s like a maze! I feel these garden was full of unique features and its well worth a visit.
12/2024
Saturday before noon.
As others say, it’s hard to believe the entry fee is only 200 during the daytime.
Opened in 1992 so it isn’t that old. Made to be “walkable art” apparently, and you can really feel it.
After entering, we didn’t see the sign that had an arrow pointing left, so we didn’t realize we were walking the wrong way until the very end😅 Sorry!
Beautiful koi and flowers of both countries. Well-kept. Fully enjoyed 🤗
Beautiful and serene hidden gem! Upon entering, we received a free ceramic dolphin gift, which was an added plus to our visit. We came during the afternoon on Monday and it was a perfect time as there weren't many people. Highlights of the garden include the koi ponds, waterfalls, small cave, and chinese-style pavilion with scenic views. At the end of our tour of the garden, we stopped into the cafe to have coffee. Definitely worth a visit for relaxing and scenic views.
Tips:
🅿️ Parking lot (pay) is to the right across the street of the garden.
-There are bathrooms
-There is a cafe with food, alcohol, coffee. Upstairs and downstairs seating.
-Artificial cave can be found behind the waterfall
This is a gorgeous hidden spot that is an absolute must see. I went during daytime but apparently you can also visit at night. It is one of the best sightseeings in Naha in my opinion. It is a great place to stroll or read. The izakaya nearby is also worth checking out.
