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  • Ehime

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  • Sightseeing Spots

Japanese garden 'Nanraku-en'

Japanese garden 'Nanraku-en'

A garden of tranquil ponds, seasonal flowers, and the landscapes of southern Ehime.

Nanrakuen Japanese Garden is one of Shikoku’s largest strolling gardens centered on ponds. Its upper and lower ponds evoke the landscapes of mountains, countryside, towns, and the sea. Walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, Japanese irises in early summer, autumn foliage, and plum blossoms in winter.

Three highlights of Nanrakuen Japanese Garden

  1. 1. Stroll around one of Shikoku’s largest gardensEnjoy a peaceful walk as the scenery changes around the garden’s two ponds.
  2. 2. Flowers for every seasonCherry blossoms, azaleas, Japanese irises, autumn foliage, and plum blossoms give the garden a different character in every season.
  3. 3. Landscapes and culture of southern EhimeAlong with garden scenes inspired by mountain villages and the coast, look for the sukiya-style teahouse and rest facilities.

Official information and directions

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Quick access guide

By car
About 10 minutes by car from Tsushima-Takata IC on the Matsuyama Expressway.
Free parking is available.
By public transportation
About 40 minutes by Uwajima Bus from JR Uwajima Station.
The garden is immediately beside the Nanrakuen-mae bus stop.

Nearby attractions

  • ・Uwajima CastleOne of Japan’s twelve surviving original castle keeps. Walk up the castle hill while discovering Uwajima’s history and views over the city.
  • ・Tensha-en GardenA garden associated with the Date family of the Uwajima Domain. Visit it together with Nanrakuen to experience two distinct styles of garden beauty.
  • ・Roadside Station Minato Oasis Uwajima Kisaiya HirobaA convenient stop for local Uwajima cuisine, regional specialties, and souvenirs.

* Opening status, events, flower-viewing periods, and public transportation services may change. Check the official website before visiting.

Details

Area Ehime prefecture
Address 1813, Tsushimacho ko, Chikaie, Uwajima, 798-3303 Ehime
TEL +81-89-532-3344
FAX +81-89-532-4700
E-mail nanreku@nanreku.jp

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Basic Information

Open hours 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Closed regularly New year holidays
(29 December - 1 January)
Admission fee Adult : 310JPY | Child : 150JPY
Parking lot Cars : Yes | Buses : Yes
Free Wi-Fi Yes
Toilet Yes
Recommended season Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter

A special experience found only here.

Nanrakuen is especially renowned for its approximately 30,000 Japanese irises, which usually begin blooming in May and fill the garden with color. Designed around the four themes of mountains, countryside, town, and sea, the strolling garden invites visitors to follow the paths around its ponds and enjoy changing views from every angle.

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Access Information

Car
Tsushimatakata IC
Approx. 10 minutes from Tsushimatakata IC by car.

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