Magnificent water garden “Suikeien” tour and ZEN garden creation experience

Magnificent water garden “Suikeien” tour and ZEN garden creation experience

Take a tour of the expansive Suikeien Japanese garden within Keihanna Commemorative Park, with a specialist who will go over a simple explanation of the way the garden is maintained and the techniques and methods used. Visitors can experience the spirit of zen through the "karezansui" principles that guide Japanese gardens when viewed from miniature boats.

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Example karezansui creation

Example karezansui creation

Example karezansui creation2

Example karezansui creation2

The program in action (individual)

The program in action (individual)

Scenery from the Suikeien Garden (Kangetsu Bridge)

Scenery from the Suikeien Garden (Kangetsu Bridge)

Scenery from the Suikeien Garden (the view from Kangetsu Bridge)

Scenery from the Suikeien Garden (the view from Kangetsu Bridge)

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
6 people
Maximum Capacity
25 people (up to 30 pending consultation)
Participation Restrictions
Stairways and other difficult footing in some locations of the Japanese garden.
Meeting and Exchange Areas
Keihanna Commemorative Park Management Office (Suikeien Entrance)
6-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture
Open Period
Closed on certain days
Closed Period
December 28 to January 4, dates overlapping with facility maintenance or park events (please inquire)
Tour Schedule
Meet at Suikeien entrance > Guided tour of gardens (30 minutes) > Restroom break (5 to 10 minutes) > Karezansui program explanation and experience (about 45 minutes) > Return to Suikeien entrance (5 minutes) > End
Required Time
Roughly 90 minutes
Provision of Meals
Meals are not provided
Universal accessibility
Available (no reservations available, but 3 wheelchairs are available for use on loan)
Parking
General parking: 5 buses and 200 passenger vehicles, disabled parking: several microbuses and passenger vehicles
Notes
Time required and schedule breakdown can be adjusted as needed (by customer request or seasonally)
Related websites
https://keihanna-park.net/

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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