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Oyakuen (Œä–ò‰€) is a pleasant Japanese landscape garden with pond where visitors to Aizu can go for a quiet stroll. Oyakuen can be translated as "Medicinal Herb Garden", a name given in the 18th century when the feudal lord encouraged citizens to cultivate medicinal plants. So, besides its pond garden, Oyakuen has a herb garden where hundreds of types of medicinal plants are still grown. Oyakuen's main garden consists of carefully cultivated greenery centered around a pond. A path winds around the the pond, and walking along it is the best way to enjoy the garden. There are a few buildings at Oyakuen which may be of interest to travelers: a tea house, a souvenir shop and a dining room. Herb Garden Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

The Aizu Loop Bus stops at "Oyakuen" bus stop (30 minutes from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station) just outside the garden's entrance gate. How to get to and around Aizu

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Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (admission until 16:30) Closed: No closing days Admission: 310 yen

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Sponsor Hotels Villa Inawashiro A comfort, resort hotel with onsen baths. Savor the reputable meals. Free shuttle from JR Inawashiro Station, 30 minutes outside of Aizu. Ski slopes nearby.

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