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What is Ritsurin Garden?
Ritsurin Garden is a strolling garden in Kagawa Prefecture.
It's a memorable place that taught me the desire to walk in the garden when thinking.
We will introduce the charm of Ritsurin Garden, which can be recommended to those who have never been to a garden.
Highlights
Special scenic spot
Ritsurin Garden is one of 36 "special scenic spots" nationwide.
The special place of scenic beauty is like a landscape version of a national treasure, and the landscapes that represent Japan such as Mt. Fuji, Kinkakuji Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine are selected.
Ritsurin Garden may be less well known than others, but it has the same beauty and history.
Step by step
Ritsurin Garden is so varied that the scenery changes with each step, as it is said to be "one step at a time".
You can enjoy it to the end without getting into the "did you go here?" State that is common in large gardens.
About 1400 pine trees
About 1400 beautiful pine trees are planted in Ritsurin Garden.
At the pine viewing point, there are phrases like the first dream of "one skin (trunk pattern), two swings (branch), three figures (tree shape)".
The skin comes first, isn't it?
Anyway, be aware of these when you visit.
Introduction in the park
Tsurukamematsu
The first thing you see when you enter the park is this "Tsurukamematsu".
It is also called "Hundred Stone Pine" because the former owner was so absorbed in the care of this pine that he was late and reduced his salary by XNUMX stones.
You're the type of person who starts cleaning up even though he has something to do.
Fuyosho
As far as the eye can see, there are lotus flowers.
Lotus flowers are short-lived enough to die in 3-4 days, but I would like to see this amount in bloom.
Hakomatsu and folding screen pine
This pine shape is unique to Ritsurin Garden and is said to have been maintained over 300 years.
Certainly, I don't see this squishy branch swing anywhere else.
Hiraiho
It is a representative landscape of Ritsurin Garden and is often used when it is introduced in magazines.
There is only one heart-shaped azalea on the small island that you can see over the bridge, so please look for it locally.
(In this photo, it looks like the center right hand side)
Fukiage
The water source of this garden has never died.
Because it is warm in the well water, Japanese iris may bloom in winter. (Usually flowers that bloom from May to June)
Kikugetsutei
You can still enjoy matcha and sweets in the tea room loved by successive feudal lords.
Neagarigoyomatsu
This pine tree, which has a strong presence, is a bonsai pot that was given to us by the 1833th Tokugawa Shogun Ienari in 11.
It's grown too much, and it's about time to start moving with will. (I feel like Harry Potter had something like this)
Fuyoho
It is a view from Fuyomine.
The red bridge that you can see in the distance is "Bairinkyo", and plum blossoms bloom in the surrounding area in spring.
One of the attractions of Ritsurin Garden is that you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.
(I've only visited in the summer, so I'd like to visit again in the spring or autumn)
Time required and opening time
The time required is roughly60It's about a minute.
Business hours are from sunrise to sunset, and the park is open from 5:30 in the morning in the summer.
It's a little early to get up, but we recommend staying at a nearby hotel and going at the same time as the park opens.
Since there are few people, you can take a decentralized measure as you wish.
Usage guide: Ritsurin Garden official website
entrance fee
Ticket price isFee * Adult: 410yen.
It will be open for free on January 1st and March 1th (opening anniversary).
Access
About 10 to 15 minutes on foot from JR "Ritsurin-Koen North Exit Station" and Kotoden "Ritsurin-Koen Station".
Whichever you use, it's about the same, but we recommend Kotoden "Ritsurin-Koen Station", which has a front entrance (east gate).
Access: Ritsurin Garden Official Website
Finally
Castles and rich houses often have gardens, and I visited here to find out one of the reasons.
The garden is the best place to think quietly. (Bath at runner-up)
The garden was so quiet and calm that it made me think so.
This is a spot that can be recommended for those who are going to the garden for the first time, so please come visit us.
Tourist information around
Shikoku Village
In Takamatsu City, where Ritsurin Garden is located, there is "Shikoku Village", which was built by relocating a characteristic old folk house.
Not only the house in Shikoku, but also the Ijinkan in Kobe has been relocated to make it a coffee shop, and there is also an art museum designed by Tadao Ando.
The "Kazura Bridge", which is difficult to see the real thing, is perfectly reproduced, so let's feel like we went here.