Nov 27, 2012 - 1 min read

Ritsurin-koen Garden, Takamatsu

Nature sculpted to perfection

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

Even more peaceful than walking, some people tour the garden by boat

The garden is designed to present different views in every season: in autumn, the changing colors cast a warm atmosphere over its paths

The north garden is also home to a store and craft center, housed in a preserved classical building

A stream connecting the ponds in the north garden

The north garden is home to the largest pond

Japan's largest garden might also be its most beautiful: constructed over a hundred years, Ritsurin-koen is a blissfully peaceful landscape of shady groves, tree-lined paths, and hills providing views of still, tranquil lakes dotted with islands planted with exquisitely manicured trees. Languorously wandering its paths for an hour or two is a complete escape from the city's crowds and noise, and will leave you totally relaxed and refreshed.

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Ryan Weatherston 11 years ago

Ritsurin Koen is considered to be the third most beautiful gardens in Japan. I have an English student who works as a guide there and he is a fountain of facts about it.

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