Jokaen Garden

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Jokaen is a prestigious Japanese garden condensed with the natural beauty of each season, spreading over the mountain overlooking the Kawakami Gorge in Yamato Town, Saga City. Especially in spring, tens of thousands of azaleas and rhododendrons bloom in pride, and in autumn, vivid red leaves color the entire garden beautifully, bringing deep emotion as if wandered into a masterpiece of painting. The silent space where only the murmur of the waterfall and the singing of wild birds echo makes you forget daily busyness and deeply relaxes your mind and body. Touch the traditional Japanese landscaping beauty that skilled craftsmen have carefully maintained, and spend an intellectual, elegant holiday perfect for quietly strolling while sharpening your sensitivity.

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佐賀大和・十可苑（春）

Saga City Tourist Association

Jokaen Garden

Address: 244-11 Oaza Umeno, Yamatacho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture
Website: https://www.city.saga.lg.jp/main/863.html
Operator: Saga City Tourist Association

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