Keisyuen Garden & Yokoso Museum of Art

Overview

Keisyuen Garden is a vast Japanese garden spanning approximately 3,000 tsubo (about 9,900 square meters) located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. Created in 1979 by Kinzaku Nakane, a celebrated garden architect behind numerous prestigious gardens, it features a tea plantation nestled at the foot of Mount Mifuneyama, with a pond-and-island strolling garden gracefully arranged below. The garden bursts with seasonal blooms, offering a stunning display throughout the year; cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, and vibrant autumn foliage. The contrast between the cherry blossoms and the tea plantation in spring is especially picturesque and perfect for photography. The soothing sounds of water cascading over the garden's ponds and streams, accompanied by birdsong, create a truly tranquil atmosphere. Adjacent to Keisyuen Garden is the Yokoso Museum of Art. Showcasing the roots of Saga's renowned pottery tradition, the museum displays exquisite Chinese ceramics, a collection of masterpieces dating from the Song to Qing dynasties. Both Keisyuen Garden and the Yokoso Museum of Art provide a serene and calming environment, offering a peaceful escape. If you're visiting Takeo, be sure to visit these tranquil havens.