Oyakuen Garden
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan23,223 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A few minutes by Machimeguri bus from Aizu Wakamatsu Castle. I arrived in front of the pharmacy. This Oyakuen is a garden that has been viewed by successive lords of Aizu.
It is said that this medicinal garden began about 600 years ago in the Muromachi period, when the lord of Aizu built a villa here where a sacred spring gushed. There was a herb garden in the park where many herbs are still grown. That's why it became known as the "Oyakuen."
It is said that this medicinal garden began about 600 years ago in the Muromachi period, when the lord of Aizu built a villa here where a sacred spring gushed. There was a herb garden in the park where many herbs are still grown. That's why it became known as the "Oyakuen."
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Written 30 July 2024
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austranomads
Australia54 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Oyakuen is a small garden well worth visiting. It was originally designed in 1696 but fell into ruin during the Boshin War of 1868 and was subsequently restored, becoming a Nationally Renown Garden in 1932.
We went there about 9.00am and pretty much had it to ourselves to enjoy the tranquil peace of the early morning. Whilst small compared to some of the better known gardens in Japan, it is a garden that, in its own way, equals the larger ones and in many ways surpasses.
The garden, Oyaken, means medicine, refers to the natural spring stream which flows through it and the medicinal properties it possessed plus the herb garden which was planted in the latter half of the 17th century by the the then lord, to protect the local people from disease and sickness.
One of the highlights of Aizuwakamatsu.
We went there about 9.00am and pretty much had it to ourselves to enjoy the tranquil peace of the early morning. Whilst small compared to some of the better known gardens in Japan, it is a garden that, in its own way, equals the larger ones and in many ways surpasses.
The garden, Oyaken, means medicine, refers to the natural spring stream which flows through it and the medicinal properties it possessed plus the herb garden which was planted in the latter half of the 17th century by the the then lord, to protect the local people from disease and sickness.
One of the highlights of Aizuwakamatsu.
Written 26 November 2016
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Bob W
Tokyo, Japan66 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
The garden has many different herb plants, a pond with koi and a number of ducks also take up residence there; and a tea house. It is a relaxing stroll through the gardens and around the pond. A camera and walking shoes would be recommended; however, it shouldn't take more than an hour to walk through the garden. For about 500 yen per person you can enjoy Japanese green tea and confection prior to exiting the gardens through the gift shop.
As cited on the history page, linked to the Oyakuen website (below), the area has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1300's.
Admission fee for adults is 320 yen. Admission from 0830~1630. Open every day.
As cited on the history page, linked to the Oyakuen website (below), the area has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1300's.
Admission fee for adults is 320 yen. Admission from 0830~1630. Open every day.
Written 1 August 2016
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Irlantilainen
Jyväskylä, Finland509 contributions
Oct 2022
Right on the town loop ¥120 bus route, so I stopped in.
Not especially attractive, but the remedial herb garden history is unusual.
Not especially attractive, but the remedial herb garden history is unusual.
Written 7 November 2022
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Warner L
Pasadena, CA658 contributions
Oct 2019
Besides the lovely grounds there seems to be a development vegetation center associated with the overall gardens. I was very pleased with the whole effect.
Written 29 October 2019
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tomizuta1953
Funabashi, Japan1,373 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Oyakuen literally means “medicinal herb garden”. I understand that the garden was part of a villa of the Ashina family that ruled Aizu until the late sixteenth century. Upon the fall of the Ashina family, rule of Aizu moved to the Gamou family the first ruler of which was a Christian lord, followed by the Uesugi family, then returned to the Gamou family, to the Kato family until finally to the Matsudaira family which rule lasted to the Meiji Restoration. The reason for the frequent changes of rule was due to Aizu’s strategic military importance and the Tokugawa shougun finally decided to entrust it to a descendant of the Tokugawas in 1643. The name Matsudaira was only allowed to such descendants.There is a herb garden on the left of the site after you enter from the gate which was started by the second and third Matsudaira lord which became the namesake of the garden of Oyakuen. Japanese gardens further developed in the late 16th to 17th century. The feudal lords built their grand promenade gardens where they could enjoy a walk along a pond to enjoy various picturesque surroundings. An early landscapist was Enshuu Kobori. The vast Japanese garden on the right of the herb garden is the work of a follower of Enshuu. It has typical straits of a promenade garden with the promenade course that goes around the lake through various settings with a tea ceremony room on an island. Note how the scenery changes as you walk around the pond.
Written 29 December 2017
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