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Shimizuen

清水園

Description

This Japanese garden was built for the home of the family of Shibata feudal lord Mizoguchi. The living quarters were built in 1666, followed by this garden in a style with a pond at its center, designed by Agata Souchi, the shogunate official. Its beautiful view is registered as a national site of scenic beauty.

Location Information

  • Address

    7-9-32, Daieicho, Shibata-shi, Niigata, 957-0056

  • Nearest Station
    Shibata Station
    ・ Uetsu Line
    ・ Hakushin Line
    8 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    0254-22-2659
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    9:00am - 4:30pm
    *Changes during certain periods
  • Closed
    None
    *January/February: Wednesday*Closes the following day when a regular closing day and national holiday coincide*Closed December 27 – 31
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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