Kitabatake Clan Residence Garden

Overview

The Kitabatake Clan Residence Garden, located in Kamotaki, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie-ken, is a pond garden in the style of a samurai's study garden built during the Muromachi period. Designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty, it retains its simple yet bold charm after 500 years. The garden boasts many elegant features, including a karesansui (dry landscape garden) and the distinctive rice-character shaped pond ('komeji-ike'). Especially during autumn, the brilliantly colored maple leaves against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains are breathtakingly beautiful, attracting numerous visitors. Spring offers a different charm with its abundance of cherry blossoms. Near the garden, from late April to early May, you can see a spectacular display of carp streamers. Using forestry techniques, they are strung across the Yatemada River, connecting mountains with wires. The contrast between the vibrant greenery of Kamotaki, Tsu-shi, Misugi-cho, the clear blue sky, makes for stunning photo opportunities. The Kitabatake Clan Residence Garden is a tranquil and beautiful space where history and nature harmoniously coexist. It's the perfect place for those seeking a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.