[Autumn Leaves - Best Viewing] Shimizuen

Shimizuen was created as the lower residence of the Mizoguchi family and was also called Shimizuya Goten. The spacious garden spans 15,200 square meters and was created by inviting the Edo period's garden master, Ken Souchi. It features a purely Kyoto style that incorporates the eight scenic views of Omi, with a strolling garden centered around a large pond shaped like the cursive character 'water.' The water in the pond highlights the colors of the trees with each season, creating an indescribable charm. The successive lords of the Shibata clan placed great importance on the tea ceremony, and tea gatherings are still held today at Shimizuen and the Ichikonyo Tea House.

Map & Location

Details about [Autumn Leaves - Best Viewing] Shimizuen

Date & Time

Early Nov～Mid-Nov 09:00～16:30

Note

The best viewing period may vary depending on weather conditions. Open every day in November.

Venue

Shimizuen

Address

7-9-32 Odaechō, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture

Fee

Admission: Adults 700 yen, Elementary and Junior High School students 300 yen. Free on Sundays and public holidays. University and high school students and seniors over 70 years pay a group fee of 600 yen. Persons with disability certificates pay half price.

Access

About 10 minutes from the Seiro Shibata IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway.

Access (Public)

About a 7-minute walk from Shibata Station

Contact

0254-22-2659 （Shimizuen）

URL

https://shibata-info.jp/archives/sightseeing/%e6%b8%85%e6%b0%b4%e5%9c%92%ef%bc%88%e5%9b%bd%e6%8c%87%e5%ae%9a%e5%90%8d%e5%8b%9d%ef%bc%89