628 Yamakita, Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Shurakuen Garden, also known as the Former Tsuyama Domain Villa Garden, is a serene and picturesque Japanese garden in Tsuyama, Okayama. Modeled after the Sento Imperial Palace in Kyoto, this garden was created by Mori Nagatsugu, the second lord of the Tsuyama domain. Visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty, including cherry blossoms in spring, water lilies in summer, autumn foliage, and snowscapes in winter. Open to the public for free, Shurakuen features a circuit-style layout perfect for leisurely strolls. Located about 15 minutes from the Tsuyama and Innosho ICs on the Chugoku Expressway, and a 20-minute walk from JR Tsuyama Station, it's an accessible and tranquil escape.