{"id":8859,"date":"2016-04-25T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T00:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=8859"},"modified":"2020-07-23T00:06:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T15:06:47","slug":"fukuoka-rakusuien-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/fukuoka-rakusuien-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Relax in a traditional Japanese garden at Rakusuien!"},"content":{"rendered":"
A hidden gem of Hakata, Rakusuien is a small garden offering some beautiful views and a chance to experience some Japanese tradition.<\/p>\n
<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n The garden is designed like a traditional Japanese garden, filled with greenery and features a pond with koi fish. A beautiful waterfall flows into the pond and you can relax and enjoy the sounds of the water while taking in the scenery. It\u2019s a lovely spot if you feel like a quiet walk or just want to sit down and relax among nature. In contrast to the surrounding city area of Hakata, Rakusuien has a wonderfully calming atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\nRakusuien, a traditional Japanese garden conveniently located in Hakata, was originally the site of a villa built in 1906 by a merchant – Chikamasa Shimozawazenemon – who was one of the main contributors to the development of the area. In 1995 the garden was built by Fukuoka City; despite having been built fairly recently, the garden and tea rooms feel as though they have been there for years. The tea ceremony rooms were modeled on the original rooms built there over a hundred years ago.<\/p>\n