Ryusen-En Garden, Mishima

A small but beautifully landscaped traditional garden

Peter Sidell Feb 28, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>One of the statues guarding the side entrance</p>

<p>There are a few stone lanterns dotted around the garden</p>

<p>The garden is laid out around a peaceful pond</p>

<p>There's a small bamboo grove at the rear of the garden</p>

<p>The garden is flanked by a traditional Japanese building</p>

<p>There's a small but well tended lawn</p>

<p>The pond is home to slowly swimming carp</p>

<p>There are plum and cherry-blossom trees at the edge of the lawn</p>

<p>Flowers in bloom add to the calming atmosphere</p>

<p>Stepping stones guide you along some of the paths</p>

<p>This chap is hiding in the trees towards the back of the garden</p>

<p>A view across the pond towards the lawn</p>

<p>The entrance from the main road from the station</p>

Next to the Sano Art Museum about a mile south of Mishima Station, Ryusen-En is a small but beautiful Japanese garden, laid out in traditional style around a tranquil carp pond. With its plum and cherry-blossom trees and a small wooded area, it's a very pleasant, relaxing place to stroll around slowly, and there are also a handful of striking sculptures and statues nestled among the greenery.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.