Tenshaen Garden

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.