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Shirotori Garden

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Shirotori Garden

白鳥庭園

Aichi · Chubu

Opened in 1991, this compact but skillfully composed Japanese garden distills the landscape of Aichi Prefecture into 3.7 hectares: its central pond represents Ise Bay, fed by a cascade standing in for the Kiso River flowing off a hill modeled on Mount Ontake. A Kyoto-built Sukiya-style teahouse, Seiu-tei, sits at its heart, tucked into a quiet residential pocket just south of Atsuta Shrine's crowds.

Why we picked it

A genuine local favorite rather than a tour-bus stop — most visitors to Atsuta Shrine never walk the extra 15 minutes here, so mornings and late afternoons are often nearly empty.

Best season
Summer · Autumn
Autumn foliage and early-summer irises
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 3,071 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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

Admission
Adults (junior-high and above) ¥300; junior-high age and under free; Nagoya residents 65+ ¥100. Combined ticket with Tokugawaen ¥480.
Nearest station
Jingu-nishi Station (Meijo Line)
Website
shirotori-garden.jp/index.html

Today

9:00–16:30Tue closedMon closed

Admission

  • Adults (junior-high and above) ¥300; junior-high age and under free; Nagoya residents 65+ ¥100. Combined ticket with Tokugawaen ¥480.

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tags

gardenquiettea house

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