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Sponsored by\u00a0Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Japan is constantly\u00a0reminding me why its gardens are world famous, and\u00a0Jorakuen Park (\u6d44\u697d\u5712)<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Fukushima <\/strong>prefecture\u00a0is no exception. Fukushima is one of the six prefectures of\u00a0Tohoku<\/strong>\u00a0 – a region which is renowned for its mountain<\/strong> scenery, onsen<\/strong> and kokeshi<\/strong>. Thanks to its setting, Jorakuen<\/strong> is blessed with a panoramic backdrop of mountains that perfectly suit the look and feel of this blissful \u00a0garden.<\/p>\n

\"Jorakuen<\/a>

Jorakuen with its Mountain Backdrop<\/p><\/div>\n

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About Jorakuen<\/h2>\n

Gardens have existed in one form or another for centuries, and the content and style of Japanese gardens<\/strong> has evolved throughout the ages. As Buddhism<\/strong> and Chinese culture spread throughout Japan over the 6th century, the garden styles<\/strong> also began to transform, incorporating ponds<\/strong> and streams<\/strong> as focal points. Jorakuen is a ‘pond stroll<\/strong>‘ garden, also known in Japanese as ‘chisen kaiyushiki<\/strong>‘. So, as you might expect, this garden is best enjoyed with a\u00a0lazy walk to marvel at the wonder of nature!<\/p>\n

\"Jorakuen<\/a><\/p>\n

Taking over 10 years to complete, Jorakuen was designed by one of Japan’s top landscape gardeners\u00a0– who also directed the famous Kinkaku-ji temple<\/strong> (golden pavilion) in Kyoto<\/strong>. With its stunning pine trees, lilly-pads<\/strong>\u00a0and hydrangea<\/strong>, this Japanese garden proudly occupies its 25,000 m\u00b2 home.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Undisputedly,\u00a0\u00a0the garden is breathtaking. But even\u00a0the area around Jorakuen is spectacular! The park sits between a fork in the Su River,\u00a0<\/strong>and is surrounded by seemingly perfectly-irrigated rice fields.<\/p>\n

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The Flora of Jorakuen<\/h2>\n

Although Jorakuen is\u00a0closed during winter, you can still enjoy the uniqueness that the\u00a0warmer seasons bring. I visited Jorakuen\u00a0during May so I was blessed with a blazing sun, moderate\u00a0humidity\u00a0and a sea of green.\u00a0Spring showcases Japan’s infamous sakura<\/strong> (cherry blossom<\/strong>) along with rhododendron<\/strong> and ezo azalea<\/strong>. Whereas autumn\u00a0boasts its spectacular koyo<\/strong> (leaf colour changing) display.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A View of the Pond at Jorakuen<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A Pine Tree next to the Pond<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A Panoramic Mountain View<\/p><\/div>\n

How Does Jorakuen\u00a0Look and Feel?<\/h2>\n

Jorakuen is the perfect place\u00a0to relax, breathe, and just enjoy being<\/em>. There were seven other people at the park when I arrived, but after 30 minutes of meandering I was the only guest left. The air felt clear. The crickets chirped in the undergrowth. The frogs croaked beside the pond. Quite honestly, it felt like heaven on earth. In all of my time in Japan, I had never enjoyed such a vast and beautiful garden by myself!<\/p>\n

\"Jorakuen<\/a><\/p>\n

As you explore the garden, rows of pine trees accompany you along the gravelled pathways. If you follow their lead, you can enjoy the pond’s\u00a0splendour from every angle within\u00a0360\u00b0.<\/p>\n

\"Jorakuen\"Ducks<\/a><\/p>\n

Near the entrance to the park, ducks happily sprawled themselves over and around the footpath – suggesting that they had been undisturbed for quite some time!<\/p>\n

\"Plants<\/a><\/p>\n

From around 300 yen you can buy your own piece of Jorakuen in the form of a potted plant or flower<\/strong>. I almost purchased one myself before remembering my dubious track record with house plants!<\/p>\n

\"Tea<\/a><\/p>\n

The park also features a teahouse,<\/strong> where you can refresh and refuel. You can buy a pot of coffee for\u00a0300 yen, eat enticing-looking soba\u00a0<\/strong>for 650 yen, or chow-down on oden<\/strong> for 500 yen. If \u00a0you’re not feeling hungry, then at least be sure to have the green tea<\/strong> which is included in the price of your entrance ticket!<\/p>\n

\"Green<\/p>\n

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the teahouse and meet three Fukushima locals as well as the charming teahouse host. After\u00a0a warming exchange with the locals in a mixture of Japanese and English, the host was kind enough to explain how Jorakuen adapts to the different seasons. In fact, both the staff at the teahouse, and the entrance desk, were exceptionally welcoming!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Following my heart-warming stop at the tea house, I continued to explore the garden. At times I found myself half basking in the sunshine, and half contemplating the meaning of life. This garden felt\u00a0so<\/em>\u00a0serene –\u00a0<\/em>it<\/em>\u00a0was unspoiled, tranquil\u00a0and stunning all at the same time. It’s peacefulness is unrivalled by any other garden I’ve encountered in Japan!<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A View of the Teahouse from Across the Pond<\/p><\/div>\n

Access<\/h2>\n

Bus (Option 1): From JR Fukushima Station<\/strong>\u00a0West Exit, take the bus bound for Tsuchifune<\/strong>\u00a0(\u571f\u6e6f\u6e29\u6cc9). Disembark at Haranomachi<\/strong> (\u539f\u306e\u753a). From there, walk for 10 minutes until you reach the park. Bus duration – approx. 18 mins. Cost – 470 yen.<\/p>\n

Bus (Option 2): From JR Fukushima Station<\/strong>\u00a0West Exit, take the bus bound for Kamiubado<\/strong> (\u4e0a\u59e5\u5802) or Takayu Onsen<\/strong> (\u9ad8\u6e6f\u6e29\u6cc9). Disembark at Nakayachi (\u4e2d\u8c37\u5730). From there, walk for 15 minutes until you reach the park. Bus duration approx. 17 mins. Cost – 470 yen.<\/p>\n

Train: Around 9km\/20 minutes from JR Fukushima Station<\/strong> via Route 5.<\/p>\n

To reach Fukushima<\/strong> from Tokyo,<\/strong> take the Shinkansen Yamabiko<\/strong> from JR Tokyo Station<\/strong>. Departures are from platforms 20-22. Duration – approx. 90 minutes. Cost – unreserved seat 8450 yen one-way, reserved seat 8950 yen one-way<\/p>\n

For more information about Jorakuen park visit the website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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