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Suizenji Koen	# 2   of 4 sights in Kumamoto

Suizenji-Jojuen is a spacious, Japanese style landscape garden in Kumamoto, best enjoyed by scrolling along a circular path. It was built by the Hosokawa family in the 17th century. The garden reproduces the 53 post stations of the Tokaido, the important road, which connected Edo with Kyoto during the Edo Period, in miniature form, including a small Mt. Fuji.

How to get there

Suizenji is a 30 minute tram ride from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at the "Suizenji Koen" tram stop, from where the park can be reached in a short walk. Alternatively, take a train on the JR Hohi Line to Shin-Suizenji Station, the third station from Kumamoto Station. The park can then be reached in a 5 to 10 minute walk from the station. How to get to and around Kumamoto

Hours and Fees

Hours: 7:30 to 18:00 (March to November) 8:30 to 17:00 (December to February) Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: No closing days Admission: 400 yen

News and Reports

Kumamoto Cherry Blossom Report March 24, 2009

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Popularity of Suizenji Garden: Users who have been to Kumamoto: 225 Users who have been to Suizenji Garden: 82 2nd of 4 most visited sights in Kumamoto. 217th of 554 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Suizenji Garden? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended Ratings for Suizenji Garden: japan-guide.com Rating:   outstanding   User Rating (by 48 users): 80/100   recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

Tours and Packages

Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

Japanese Links

Suizenji Jojuen Official website.