Rakusuien

Rakusuien has two type gardens that are the teahouse garden and the strolling pond garden. Those garden had been villa’s one for Shimozawa Zenemon who was a merchant in Hakata city, and has opened to the public in 1995. It is very close to Fukuoka airport and Hakata station which is one of the central one. Rakusuien is create a peaceful atmosphere, so it is a common tourist destination to get relaxed in a big city. 

The authentic strolling pond garden

The weeping cherry blossom, which is unique in the strolling pond garden, blooms beside the pond in spring. Although it’s the old tree, It’s a good accent color in the garden and some waterside plants reflect in the pond. In addition to those garden plants, the Japanese garden ornaments such as the low stone lantern and the flat stone bridge show us an authentic view.

The stunning multi-level waterfall

There is the multi-level waterfall with moss stone in the back of the garden. This waterfall is built with various shape stones, formed as the complex streams flow but it is controlled. Rugged rocks, which are arranged on both sides of the waterfall, represent the deep mountains. It is one of the most stunning waterfall with a sense of elegance and beauty.

The walls separated from Rakusuien from buildings

Although Rakusuien is located in building area, it’s separated by the walls which surround teahouse garden. From the entrance, there are walls that the plaster wall with roof tiles and stones on the right side, and the woven bamboo fence on the other side. In addition, the paving stones and moss, leading to the teahouse garden, create a sacred atmosphere.

The beautiful garden view from the tearoom

Rakusuien offers nice taste green tea some sweets. It is a relaxation time, sipping green tea and eating sweets in traditional tearoom with tatami floor. And the shining garden view from the tearoom take your breath away.

Flowers and season s

※The time when the flowers bloom varies slightly depending on the year.

Month	Flowers
Mid March	Weeping cherry blossom
Mid – Late March	Corylopsis pauciflora
Early June	Japanese Japanese iris
Late November	Autum leaves

Information

Open hours
9:00~17:00

Regular holiday
Tuesday(if Tuesday is national holiday, the next day will be substitute holiday)
New year’s holiday (Dec29-Jan1)

Admission
Adults: 100yen
Junior high school students and under: 50yen

Green tea & sweets: 500yen

Telephone
092-262-6665

Address
2 Chome-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812 – 0018

Link and resources

・Official website
Rakusuien(Japanese only)

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