92 Otsukishimo, Murata, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Ryutoin Pond Spring Appreciation Garden, near Michi-no-Eki Murata, offers a serene landscape reminiscent of Kyoto's Shisen-do Garden. This daimyo-style garden features a central waterfall and is beautifully adorned with azaleas and rhododendrons, making the blooming season a spectacular time to visit. Within the grounds, you'll find the mausoleum of Date Munetaka (the seventh son of Masamune Date), a notable figure from the feudal era. The garden is accessible by bus from Okawara Station on the Tohoku Main Line or by car from the Murata IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Entry is budget-friendly at just ¥100, and parking is available.