Suizenji Jōjuen is one of Japan's most celebrated Edo-period landscape gardens, built in 1636 by the Hosokawa clan and fed by crystal-clear spring water from Mount Aso. In late November the garden's maples, zelkova, and ginkgo trees turn brilliant shades of red and gold, perfectly mirrored in the tranquil central pond. A miniature replica of Mount Fuji and the 53 stations of the Tōkaidō Road are recreated in the garden's topography, adding cultural depth to the koyo experience. The adjacent Izumi Shrine hosts a traditional tea ceremony space that remains open during the foliage season.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late November
- Region
- Kyushu
- Prefecture
- Kumamoto
- City
- Kumamoto
Highlights
- ◆Spring-fed pond creates stunning autumn foliage reflections
- ◆Edo-period landscape replicating the 53 Tōkaidō stations
- ◆Traditional tea ceremony available inside the garden
- ◆Easily combined with Kumamoto Castle sightseeing
- ◆Illumination events held on selected evenings