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Isuien Garden, Nara

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#2 of 19 in Parks in Nara

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Enjoy tea on tatami under the thatched roofs of Isuien Garden, admiring unparalleled panoramic views of an attractively manicured landscape next to Yoshikigawa River. Originally built in 1670, with Edo-period additions, this privately owned garden spans roughly 13,500 sq m (145,000 sq ft), and remains the only walking garden in Nara. The central pond features two islands with sculptures of a crane and a tortoise, representing longevity. You can visit the Neiraku Museum within the complex, featuring a collection of early East Asian art. Located in central Nara, the garden sits a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara station. See Isuien Garden and all Nara has to offer by arranging your trip with our Nara online journey planner .

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• By AMCBRUZ

  Très calme car les touristes voyageant en groupe ne s'y arrêtent pas. Le jardin semble vous appartenir le temps de la visite. Entrée 900 yens. Plusieurs cours d'eau ...des "glouglous" apaisants.  more »

  Very quiet as tourists travelling in groups do not stop there. The garden seems to belong to you during the visit. Entry 900 yen. Several rivers ... soothing "glouglous."
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• By A TripAdvisor China Member

  这个庭院真美，不是很大的一家园林，只是路过才进去看的。发现是日式庭院园林的代表，收拾的很精致细腻，跟中国的园林还是有区别的。值得一逛，有机会还会再去的！  more »

  This courtyard is really beautiful, not a big garden, just pass by to see. Discovery is the representative of Japanese-style courtyard garden, clean up very delicate, and Chinese gardens are still different. It's worth a visit, there's a chance to go again!
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• By Jade Symons

  A stunning garden in the popular city of Nara. Escape the crowds of tourists and lose yourself amongst the perfectly manicured gardens in this little slice of paradise. There is an entrance fee, but it’s well worth it to see this traditional Japanese garden.

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• By Scott Smith

  The most beautiful garden we visited on our 2 week japan holiday. Was even more enjoyable with the free personal guide provided. Entry cost was around 900 yen but well worth it. You won’t find this as a highlight in most guide books but it is a hidden gem which must be seen if you are a fan of botanical gardens

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