Tokugawaen
Tokugawaen is a landscaped strolling garden originally built in 1695 as part of a residence for a retired lord of the Owari Tokugawa family, destroyed in World War II bombing and later rebuilt with a modern reconstruction that opened in 2004 restoring much of the original design intent. Its centerpiece is a pond garden with a waterfall, bridges, and seasonal plantings including irises and cherry blossoms.
It pairs naturally with the adjacent Tokugawa Art Museum, both tied to the same aristocratic family history, and gives a pleasant, well-maintained garden walk distinct from the older, more austere temple gardens found elsewhere in the region.
Tokugawaen FAQs
No, the original was destroyed in World War II; the current garden is a modern reconstruction completed in 2004, based on the original 17th-century design.
Yes, a modest paid admission.
Yes, they're adjacent to each other and typically visited together.
Iris season in early summer and cherry blossom season in spring are particular highlights.
About 45 minutes to an hour.
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