Shimizu-en

Shimizu-en in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, is a daimyo garden with a pond and stream layout that is a nationally designated scenic spot. You can view the beautiful scenery created by the seasonal plantings and moss, as well as the entire garden studded with "Sado Akadama stones" in eight viewpoints. In addition, you can enjoy tea while viewing the Japanese garden in one of the five tea rooms. The design incorporating the Omi Hakkei and the restoration style by Yasumi Tanaka are also highlights!

Shimizuen in Shibata City is a circular garden with attractive seasonal plantings and beautiful moss. The colorful garden, adorned with "Sado Akadama Stone" shining in red, captivates its viewers. Although it is a relatively new scenic garden, its unique and beautiful appearance continues to attract visitors.

Shimizuen in Shibata City is attractive for the beautiful contrast created by moss and Sado red pebbles. Walking around the vast garden, you're sure to be amazed by its beauty. Enjoying a cup of tea in one of the five tea rooms is also a highlight. Don't miss the design incorporating the Eight Views of Omi and the skill of the restorer, Taami Tanaka.

Shimizu-en in Shibata City is a charming tourist spot with the atmosphere of a lower samurai residence dating back to the Edo period. The vast daimyo garden with its pond and stream layout offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, and you can enjoy different views from each of the five tea rooms. There are also the Ashigaru Nagaya and the Horibe Yasubei Folklore Museum, where you can feel the local cultural heritage. Furthermore, Shimizu-en has been restored by Yasutaro Tanaka, allowing you to deeply appreciate its history and culture.

Shimizu-en in Shibata City is a tourist spot with deep charm, despite being a nationally designated scenic spot. Within the pond stroll garden, there are rare "water" shaped designs and five tea rooms scattered about, all created by Motochika Agata. On the other hand, at the Ashigaru Nagaya, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the lives of lower-ranking samurai during the Edo period. Another enjoyable point is the restoration style by Yasutomi Tanaka. If you visit Shimizu-en and Ashigaru Nagaya together, you'll have a travel experience that deeply touches on Japanese culture and history.