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Oyakuen Garden

Oyakuen Garden

御薬園

Fukushima · Tohoku

A circuit garden in central Aizuwakamatsu laid out around a central pond, used from the 17th century as a villa garden and medicinal-herb garden by the Matsudaira lords of Aizu. It is designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty, and a herb bed of roughly 400 species is still cultivated on the grounds. A tea house on the pond serves matcha to visitors. The garden is open every day of the year.

Why it's hidden

Ten minutes’ walk from Tsuruga Castle but almost never included in day plans, so it stays quiet even when the castle is busy.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults ¥330, high school students ¥270, elementary and junior high students ¥160.
Nearest station
Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
Website
tsurugajo.com/oyakuen

Today

8:30–17:00

Admission

  • Adults ¥330, high school students ¥270, elementary and junior high students ¥160.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

gardenhistoryquietscenicculture

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