Visit Japanese gardens and make your own mini Japanese garden, together with Ayumi Ikushima, the guide and author of "Important People and Japanese Gardens”, as well as a certified garden designer.
Explore gardens created in the early Muromachi and Edo periods. Learn about Japanese garden philosophy, understand the art of garden designs and what they represent.
Explore the Konchi-in Garden, also known as the Crane and Turtle Garden. Here you will learn the basics of garden philosophy. Followed by a visit to Tenjuan Garden, a garden that is a miniature landscape of nature. Learn new ways to appreciate gardens, such as how to take photographs. In the East Garden, with its beautiful white sand and moss, appreciate a well-designed karesansui.
Discover how Zen Buddhism developed and how it has influenced Japanese culture.
After learning more about Japanese gardens create your own miniature Japanese garden decoration. Put your new knowledge of Japanese gardens to use by creating your own!
What's included
Experience and material fees
Entrance fees
Transportation fees
1 Taxi ride during tour
Guide fees
What to expect
Konchi-in
45m · Admission ticket included
Learn about the philosophy of Japanese gardens while exploring the garden.
Tenjuan Garden
45m · Admission ticket included
Learn new ways to appreciate the garden, such as how to take photographs.
30m
Make a stop at Nanzenji Sammon Gate and discover how Zen Buddhism developed and how it has influenced Japanese culture.
1h
Create your own miniature Japanese garden decoration
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you in front of Konchi-in Temple entrance. 5 minute walking distance from Subway Keage Station.
End point
The mini garden experience will take place in the seating area near the lobby. Your guide will lead the experience.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
