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Suizenji Jojuen
Suizenji Jojuen · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
Choose Suizenji Jojuen for unhurried pond-side walks. See a small hill modelled on Mount Fuji and garden scenery around the pond. An ordinary walk takes about 30–40 minutes; add time for meals or rest.
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Visitor information at a glance
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
View location on the map →Admission
From April 1, 2026, admission costs 500 yen for ages 16+ or 200 yen for ages 6–15. Conditions for children under six are not specified separately in the verified official fare table; enquire with the garden.
Opening hours and closed days
The garden opens from 08:30–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Year-round operation is listed, but events or notices may change hours.
What can I see at Suizenji Jojuen?
Pond and Mount Fuji-inspired hill
Walk around the pond and view a small hill modelled on Mount Fuji. Explore the garden scenery at your own pace.
How to get to Suizenji Jojuen
Take a Kengunmachi-bound tram to Suizenji-koen and walk about five minutes to the main entrance. From JR Shin-Suizenji, the walk is about 12 minutes. East, south and Soseki gates are normally closed; follow the official entrance map.
Garden access and gates Suizenji return timetable: choose the day of the week Garden operator’s access: tram five minutes/JR 12 minutes
Before you visit
East, south and Soseki gates are normally closed
Use the main entrance. Navigating to the garden’s centre point on a map may lead to a closed gate. Follow the route shown in the official entrance map.
Leave time for meals or rest too
The roughly 30–40 minutes covers an ordinary walk. For slower viewing or a meal, allow extra time accordingly.
Questions about Suizenji Jojuen
Which entrance should I use at Suizenji Jojuen?
Use the main entrance. East, south and Soseki gates are normally closed, so follow the official entrance map. The main entrance is about five minutes from Suizenji-koen tram stop on foot.
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- Suizenji return timetable: choose the day of the week ·
- Garden pond and Mount Fuji model ·
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