Zuiraku-en

Park • Miyadatesawa-26-2 Miyadate, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8384, Japan

4.2(43 reviews)

Mizurakuen, a hidden gem in Hirosaki - the timeless beauty of dry landscape gardens

Luxurious garden adorned with history

Mizurakuen, located about 10 minutes by car from the center of Hirosaki City, is a sukiya-zukuri (traditional Japanese tea house style) mansion owned by the wealthy Tsushima family in Tsugaru. This garden is known as a representative work of the Taisho School of Oishi, built in the late Edo period. The scenery of stone arrangements and dry landscape gardens exudes a nostalgic atmosphere.

Enchanting views of the dry landscape garden

In the garden of Mizurakuen, you can enjoy an artistic landscape woven by skillfully arranged stones. While listening to the guide's explanation of the meaning behind each stone, let yourself be intoxicated by the beauty of the dry landscape garden.

Relaxing on the veranda

During the tour, you can gaze at the garden from the corridor and veranda of the mansion. Why not feel the old-fashioned way of life while gazing at the serene garden scenery? Additionally, the exhibited everyday items of the old house are also fascinating.

Adding vibrancy to a short trip to Hirosaki

Access to Mizurakuen is relatively convenient, and you can reach it by transferring from a route bus or taking a 100 yen shared taxi from Hirosaki City. After visiting the cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Park and the famous Hirosaki Castle, it is recommended to visit this garden to soothe your heart. Why not create wonderful memories of Hirosaki tourism while spending a healing time?

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Reviews

4(5 years ago)

Tony Wong

Beautiful garden indeed but it’s quite small. Not much to see and it’s very remotely located. I rode on a bicycle for there was no suitable public transportation and it took me about an hour. While the scenes were beautiful some roads were definitely not suitable for cycling.

5(7 months ago)

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On sunny days, you'll want to sit on the veranda and gaze at the garden all the time. There are also other old agricultural tools that were used there, and you can listen to the guide's explanations. I had a very pleasant and peaceful time. I would like to bother you again.

4(10 months ago)

田中たなか

This is a representative garden of Oishi Bugaku-ryu. It was smaller than I expected, but it feels deep and spacious. The guide was also kind and willing to answer any questions I had. Public transportation consists of local buses and shared taxis. I looked on the city's website and found that if the time was right, a shared taxi would cost 100 yen, whereas it would normally cost over 2000 yen❗️When I made a reservation over the phone, they kindly guided me through the process.

5(a year ago)

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This is the garden of Oishi Bugaku style. It is the home of the Tsushima family, a wealthy farmer. You can spend a relaxing time in the well-kept garden. This is a dry landscape garden. The guide will explain in detail.

4(3 years ago)

Mr X

The tour is free. There are some parking spaces available. It is managed by Hirosaki City, and staff from the city are always present. The person will be able to explain in detail how to view the garden in an easy-to-understand manner. *About 30 minutes of explanation There are also displays of household items that were used in the past. I don't know much about garden styles, but I think you'll see things differently after listening to my story. *Open until 4:30 p.m. *Western-style toilets are available. Is beautiful. *Opening from April 20, 2021, until November. Because it is a cultural property, there is no heating or cooling equipment, and it is closed during the winter. *It may be cold if you open the porch door to admire the garden. A certain day in April 2021

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