Japanese Garden Rakusui-en, Hakata

What a hidden gem in Fukuoka city!

Nicole Bauer Apr 27, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The modest entrance to Rakusui-en </p>

<p>Passing through the gate and entering the garden. Have a look at the mud walls,...</p>

<p>... they are really cool. Using old stones and broken roof tiles from the past keeps the history somewhat alive—very nice idea.</p>

<p>The lush green center of the garden in the beginning of April</p>

<p>Picturesque, or let's say just perfect waterfall </p>

<p>The koi were really curious—so cute. </p>

<p>The peak of the cherry blossoms was already over; but this tree here still showed some nice colors. This garden is a very nice place to wind down and forget the city life for a moment or two.</p>

It was a rainy day and we had the garden all to ourselves. I loved it. It was like being in our own private garden, with all the characteristics of a typical Japanese garden, like a stream, a pond with koi carp, a little bridge across the pond and a perfect selection and composition of trees and other plants, and a tea house of course (although this can be used by appointment only). Don't miss this little garden, the entrance is a little hidden in a side street behind Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...