Mifuneyama Rakuen
Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden in Saga,
where the beauty of each season is on display
Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden, which spreads out over the city of Takeo in Saga Prefecture, is one of Kyushu's most famous scenic spots, where the beauty of each season is on display and historical charm combine. The garden, which was landscaped in 1845 by Shigeyoshi Nabeshima, the 28th lord of the Takeo domain, covers an area of 500,000 square meters and has been designated a national registered monument.
Mifuneyama Rakuen is located about a 7-minute walk from the Takeo Century Hotel, so guests can easily drop by.
The art of nature that colors the four seasons
The spectacular spring scenery
The spring at Mifuneyama Rakuen is truly a feast for the eyes. The countless cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom in unison, creating a spectacular scene that looks like a Chinese landscape painting with the Mifuneyama cliffs in the background. Of particular note is the 170-year-old wisteria tree. Its overwhelming presence and elegant clusters of flowers are impossible to ignore. At night, the wisteria is illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere in which you can enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms and wisteria.
A magical night in summer
In summer, Mifuneyama Rakuen takes on a completely different appearance from the daytime. The digital art project ‘teamLab: Forest Where Gods Live © teamLab’ by the world-famous group of ultra-technologists ‘teamLab’ is held here. The fantastic space where nature and technology are fused together is an experience that truly brings together the best of modern art.
Autumnal woodblock prints
In autumn, Mifuneyama Rakuen is enveloped in a carpet of autumn leaves. The colors of the maple groves and the 170-year-old giant maple tree, interwoven with reds, oranges and yellows, create a breathtakingly beautiful autumn landscape. The maples that grow in clusters around the gourd-shaped pond, combined with the autumn leaves reflected on the water's surface, create a landscape that looks like a painting.
The silence of winter
Mifuneyama Rakuen is enveloped in a quiet, dignified atmosphere in winter. Sometimes the snow-covered garden creates a landscape like a Japanese ink painting, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of winter in Japan. The appearance of the 300-year-old camphor tree becomes even more majestic in the clear winter air.
A fusion of history and culture
The charm of Mifuneyama Rakuen is not limited to the beauty of nature. The garden also reflects the history and culture of Takeo. Within the garden, you can see elements that convey the garden style of the Edo period, such as tea rooms and stone lanterns.
Access
Mifuneyama Rakuen
843-0022
4100 Takeo, Takeocho, Takeo-shi, Saga
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- About 7 minutes on foot from the Takeo Century Hotel
Mifuneyama Rakuen is a tourist destination with a diverse range of charms, including natural beauty, historical value and a fusion of modern art.
This garden, which shows a different face in each of the four seasons, will give you new discoveries and emotions every time you visit. When you visit Saga Prefecture, please enjoy Mifuneyama Rakuen.
The world of beauty created by the interplay of nature and human endeavor will surely leave a deep impression on your heart.
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