Oyaku-en (Aizu Matsudaira Clan Garden)

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A Japanese garden located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The garden was originally created in the Muromachi period as part of a villa built by Ashina Morihisa. Oyaku-en means medicinal herb garden -the name is derived from the many medicinal plants which are grown in it. Visitors can enjoy the garden's seasonal scenery as well as a cup of medicinal herb tea. The garden was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty as one of the best examples of an Edo period daimyo landscape garden.

Spot details

Address: Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Hanaharumachi 8-1 Map
Area: Aizuwakamatsu Area
Phone: 0242272472
Hours: 8:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: There is temporary Closed
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults330yen, High school students270yen, Elementary/Junior high school students160yen
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Only Thursday road section available)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Small, but of interest

Reviewed : 2022.11.08

Right on the town loop ¥120 bus route, so I stopped in.Not especially attractive, but the remedial herb garden history is unusual.
THE GREENERY WITH FALL COLORS SET IT OFF

Reviewed : 2019.10.29

Besides the lovely grounds there seems to be a development vegetation center associated with the overall gardens. I was very pleased with the whole effect.
Note how the scenery changes as you walk around the pond.

Reviewed : 2017.12.30

Oyakuen literally means “medicinal herb garden”. I understand that the garden was part of a villa of the Ashina family that ruled Aizu until the late sixteenth century. Upon the fall of the Ashina...