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Suizenji Jōjuen Garden
Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
Visit Suizenji Jōjuen Garden for a leisurely pond-side walk. See the small Mount Fuji-shaped hill and garden scenery around the pond. A regular walk takes about 30–40 minutes; allow extra time for meals and rest.
Visitor information
Address
熊本市中央区水前寺公園8-1
8-1 Suizenji Koen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 862-0956, Japan
Map locationAdmission
From April 1, 2026, admission is ¥500 for ages 16 and older or ¥200 for ages 6–15. The confirmed official table does not specify under-6 conditions; ask the garden.
Opening hours
Open 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Open year-round, though events or notices may change hours.
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What to see at Suizenji Jōjuen Garden
Pond and Mount Fuji-shaped hill
Walk around the pond and look at the small hill modelled after Mount Fuji. Explore the garden scenery at a leisurely pace.
How to get to Suizenji Jōjuen Garden
Take a Kengunmachi-bound tram to Suizenji-Koen and walk about 5 minutes to the main entrance. From JR Shin-Suizenji Station, the walk takes about 12 minutes. East, south and Soseki gates are normally closed; follow the official entrance map.
Garden access and gates guide Suizenji return timetable: Choose the day Garden operator access guide · 5 minutes from tram/12 from JR
Visiting tips
East, south and Soseki gates are normally closed
Head to the main entrance. Navigating to the garden’s map centre can lead towards a closed gate, so follow the route on the official entrance map.
Leave time for meals and rest
About 30–40 minutes covers a regular walk. Allow longer for a leisurely exploration or a meal.
Questions about Suizenji Jōjuen Garden
Which gate should I use at Suizenji Jōjuen Garden?
Use the main entrance. The east, south and Soseki gates are normally closed, so follow the official entrance map. The walk from Suizenji-Koen tram stop takes about 5 minutes.
Garden operator access guide · 5 minutes from tram/12 from JR
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