A tranquil and beautiful space where you can stroll through an Important Cultural Property building and garden that borrows the stunning scenery of the Hijikawa River.
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National Treasure
Japanese Gardens
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Highlights
Admire the Important Cultural Property building
Stroll through the beautiful garden that borrows the Hijikawa River as a landscape
About a 20-minute walk from Iyo-Ozu Station on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
December 29th - 31st
Fee
Adults: ¥550, Children (junior high school age and younger): ¥220
Combined ticket for Ozu Castle and this site: Adults ¥880, Children ¥330
Free admission for children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult, and for elderly residents of the city with an elderly person's handbook or a disability handbook, and one accompanying person.
Group discounts available (20 or more people)
Garyu Sanso is a mountain villa built in the Meiji era by Torajiro Kawachi, a businessman. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, it was designed by Shinbei Yagi, a Kyoto-based tea room architect, and boasts exceptionally luxurious construction for its time. The Sukiya-style building is meticulously crafted, with exquisite detail in the latticework, ceilings, and other features. The Kiyobue room in the Goryuin building is particularly impressive, with latticework that evokes the flow of water and a high ceiling crafted from Yakusugi cedar. The Isse room strongly reflects the style of Katsura Rikyu, while the Kasumizuki room features a single-plank Sendai pine panel along its edge. Each room demonstrates remarkable ingenuity. The garden, which uses the Hijikawa River as a borrowed landscape, creates a beautiful space in harmony with nature. Within the garden, stepping stones incorporate millstones and decorative stones, while various trees such as Japanese cedar, Japanese elm, and Japanese maple, along with rare moss species, showcase the richness of the natural environment. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage in the fall. Garyu Sanso is a captivating tourist spot that allows visitors to experience history, culture, and the beauty of nature. Be sure to visit!
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