Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana/Tachibana Gardens

A nationally-designated scenic place of beauty, the Tachibana Garden Shoto-en Garden has been on the grounds of the residence of Yanagawa clan leader Tachibana family since the Edo period. Shoto-en Garden was made in 1910 by 14th Earl Tomoharu Tachibana, and is a pond garden surrounded by black pines. The pond garden features islands large and small, as well as rock islands, to represent the ocean, and is surrounded by roughly 280 black pines, making for a perfect picture of grace. It is located about 10 minutes by car from Yanagawa Station on the Nishitetsu Omuta Line.

Spot details

Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana/Tachibana Gardens

Address: Fukuoka Yanagawa-shi Shinhokamachi 1 Map
Area: Kurume / Yanagawa Area
Phone: 0944732189
Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday(Please see official website for days closed)
Fees: [Admission fee (Common to Shotoen, Great Hall, Western Building, Tachibana Museum)] Adults 1,000 yen, High School Students 500 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 400 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
*Available for accommodation/restaurant/dining restaurant only
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Vegetarian Menu: Available (reservation required)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 5,001-10,000 yen
[Night] 10,000 yen or more
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available