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Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Garden · 栗林公園
Visit Ritsurin Garden for a relaxed walk among pines and ponds. As you follow the paths and change your viewpoint, the garden scenery changes too.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs ¥500 for adults and ¥170 for elementary and junior high school pupils. Children below school age enter free. Admission is free on 1 January and 16 March. Boats and teahouses cost extra.
Opening hours
The garden normally opens every day, with seasonal hours: 07:00–17:00 in January and December; 07:00–17:30 in February; 06:30–18:00 in March; 05:30–18:30 in April, May and September; 05:30–19:00 from June to August; 06:00–17:30 in October; and 06:30–17:00 in November. It may close temporarily during storm or blizzard warnings.
What to see at Ritsurin Garden
Scenery that changes along the paths
Follow the paths to see how the pines and ponds fit together. Looking at the same garden from a different direction gives you another view.
How to get to Ritsurin Garden
By Kotoden, get off at Ritsurin-Koen Station and walk about 7 minutes towards the East Gate. By JR, get off at Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station and walk about 3 minutes towards the North Gate. These are separate stations. The official walking estimates exclude traffic lights, ticket purchases and time spent exploring the garden.
Before you visit
Choosing the East or North Gate
Walk towards the East Gate from Kotoden Ritsurin-Koen Station, or the North Gate from JR Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station. These are separate stations, so choose your exit to suit the train you will take afterwards.
Questions about Ritsurin Garden
Does garden admission include boats and teahouses?
No. Garden admission and charges for boats and teahouses are separate. Check the price of any extra facility you plan to use.
Official sources
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- Ritsurin Garden’s pines, ponds and walking scenery ·
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