Suizenji Jojuen Garden

水前寺成趣園

Suizenji Jojuen is a strolling garden made by Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshi in the early 17th century. Its artificial hill is shaped to recall Mount Fuji, and the garden recreates the 53 stations of the old Tokaido road. Visitors can enjoy each season while looking at stones set in the water and gentle artificial hills. About 150 cherry trees line the garden paths.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Last admission is at 4:30 PM.
Closed: Open every day, all year.
Admission: Adults 500 yen, children 200 yen.
Getting there: About a 4-minute walk from the Suizenji Park tram stop, or about 10 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Suizenji Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

There is no parking at the garden, but a paid parking lot is nearby.
At the teahouse, anyone can sit, enjoy the view, and have matcha green tea with Japanese sweets.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Izumi Shrine, built in 1878, stands on the north side of the garden. The garden is a strolling garden around a pond, so you can simply walk and look around.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kumamoto and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.