Isuien Garden & Neiraku Museum

This is the only “chisen-kaiyu-shiki teien” or pond strolling garden in Nara City, Isuien Garden consists of two gardens built during the Edo period and the Meiji period. Its appeal lies in the fact that you can comfortably appreciate the Nara-like landscape in a peaceful location with Tōdai-ji’s Great South Gate, Mt. Wakakusa, Mt. Kasugaokuyama and Mt. Mikasa. The Neiraku Museum which is located within the park holds and exhibits fine art such as antique Chinese bronzeware, and Chinese, Korean and Japanese ceramics and porcelain.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Suimonchou 74 Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742250781
Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closed: Tuesday (However, if Tuesday is Public holiday or Closed, it will be opened and closed on the next Weekday), Garden maintenance Period (Dec. End-Mid-Jan./Late Sep.)
Fees: [Admission fee (including admission to Neiraku Art Museum)] General 1,200 yen, High School/University students 500 yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students 300 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 28, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available