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Suizenji Jojuen
Suizenji Jojuen · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園 · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
For a slow walk beside a pond, visit Suizenji Jojuen. Around the pond, see the small hill modeled after Mount Fuji and the garden scenery. A typical walk takes about 30–40 minutes; allow extra time for meals or breaks.
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
Location on the mapAdmission
Effective April 1, 2026, admission is ¥500 for ages 16 and older and ¥200 for ages 6–15. Conditions for children under 6 are not separately listed in the verified official fare table; ask the garden.
Opening hours
The garden opens 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. The garden operates year-round, but events or notices may change hours.
What to see at Suizenji Jojuen · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
The Pond and Miniature Mount Fuji
Walk around the pond and look at the small hill modeled after Mount Fuji. Take time to explore the garden scenery formed by the pond and hill.
How to get to Suizenji Jojuen · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
Take a tram toward Kengunmachi to Suizenji-koen. Walk about 5 minutes from the stop to the main entrance, or about 12 minutes from JR Shin-Suizenji Station. The east, south, and Soseki gates are normally closed, so follow the official entrance map to the main entrance.
Garden Access and Gate Guide Suizenji Return Timetable: Select the Day Garden Operator Access Guide: 5 Minutes From Tram, 12 From JR
Visit tips
The East, South, and Soseki Gates Are Normally Closed
Find the main entrance. Navigating to the garden's center point on a map may lead to a closed gate, so follow the route on the official entrance map.
Allow Time for Meals and Breaks
The 30–40-minute estimate is for a typical walk. Allow more time if you want a slower garden visit or a meal.
Questions about Suizenji Jojuen · Suizenji Jōjuen Garden · 水前寺成趣園
Which entrance should I use at Suizenji Jojuen?
Use the main entrance. The east, south, and Soseki gates are normally closed, so follow the official entrance map. The main entrance is about a 5-minute walk from Suizenji-koen tram stop.
Garden Operator Access Guide: 5 Minutes From Tram, 12 From JR
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- Official Visitor Guide ·
- Garden Access and Gate Guide ·
- Suizenji Return Timetable: Select the Day ·
- Garden Pond and Mount Fuji Model ·
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