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Ritsurin Garden (栗林公園, Ritsurin Kōen) is a large, historic garden in Takamatsu, Japan. It was completed in 1745 as a private strolling garden and villa for the local feudal lords, and opened to the public in 1875. Ritsurin is one of the largest strolling gardens in Japan, and a major tourist attraction for Kagawa Prefecture.
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Ritsurin Garden is the largest Cultural Property Garden in all of Japan, and is an important cultural asset that has been maintained for nearly 400 years. Originally created in the Edo period for the daimyo (feudal lord), the garden features six ponds and thirteen landscaped hills in front of the green vista of Mt. Shiun, along with stunning ...
Ritsurin Koen (栗林公園) is a landscape garden in Takamatsu City, built by the local feudal lords during the early Edo Period. Considered one of the best gardens in Japan, it is often suggested that Ritsurin Koen deserves a spot on the list of the "three most beautiful gardens of Japan" alongside Kanazawa 's Kenrokuen , Mito 's Kairakuen ...
#1 of 259 things to do in Takamatsu. Points of Interest & LandmarksParksScenic Walking Areas. Closed now. 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Ritsurin Garden is a superb cultural asset that conveys the characteristics of the daimyo strolling gardens that were typically seen in the 17th and 18th century.
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Ritsurin Koen is a 185-acre Japanese garden dating back to the 17th century, located in Takamatsu, on Shikoku island. It is a kaiyushiki style promenade garden with 6 ponds, 13 landscaped hills, and 46 landscapes, including one of Mount Fuji. Enjoyable in every season, it has many tea houses, a museum, and a scenic view of the pine trees.
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Jan 20, 2016 · Ritsurin Park is a splendid Japanese landscape gardening with six ponds and 13 landscaped hills. Located in the city of Takamatsu, it offers seasonal flowers, special light-up events, and a traditional teahouse. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of old pines, Nanko Pond, and the misty mountainside.
2 Reviews. One of the most famous historical gardens in Japan, Ritsurin Garden in Kagawa Prefecture is home to sprawling verdant landscape, a tea house, folk art exhibitions, and even shops. Takamatsu City—where the garden is located—considers it one of the city’s main attractions.
