Tenshaen Garden
Tenshaen Garden
Tenshaen Garden
Tenshaen Garden
Tenshaen Garden
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Tenshaen Garden

3 of 3 in Uwajima

Tenshaen Garden (天赦園), located southwest of Uwajima Castle, is a serene Japanese garden designed in 1866 by the Date Clan as a retreat for the ruling lord. The garden’s beauty shifts with the seasons, offering peaceful spots to relax and appreciate nature. One of its most significant features is Harusametei, a calligraphy room where the lord would practice his art, still standing proudly at the center of the garden.

A highlight of the garden is a pond shaped like the kanji "kokoro," meaning "heart," offering picturesque views with nearby rocks, pine trees, and stone lanterns. In spring, the garden is even more breathtaking with wisteria blooms, including a white wisteria-covered arch bridge. Tenshaen also features an impressive collection of around 20 bamboo varieties, providing year-round charm.

Hours and Fees

Tenshaen Garden
  • Opening hours
  • 8:30 to 16:30 (until 17:00 from April to June)

  • Closed
  • Mondays from December to end of February (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)

  • Entrance fee
  • 500 yen

Getting there

Tenshaen Garden is next to the Date Museum and is a 20-30 minute walk from Uwajima Station. Alternatively, you can take an hourly bus to the Tenshaen-mae bus stop (10 minutes, 160 yen), just a short walk from the garden.

Resources

Japanese

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