Yosui-en Garden

At the beginning of 19th century, Harutomi Tokugawa, the feudal lord of Wakayama, ordered to build this garden as his villa. Yo-sui-en means the garden to enjoy evergreen trees. It is good walking under the shade of pine trees around the pond which takes the larger part of east of the garden. As this pond takes its ocean water from Oura-Bay which surround the garden, it will be fun watching fish which often jump out from the pond. The legend says that this pond was build imitating Xi-Hu lake in China. Yo-sui-tei house which was build in the center of the garden in 1821, where the lord used to take a rest. There are lord's room (Go-za-no-ma), a kitchen (Go-zen-dokoro), a tea ceremony room (Cha-shitu "Jissai-an"), and so on. Yo-sui-en is one of the superior feudal lords' garden among which numbers of rulers (feudal lords) competed to build in each domain during Edo era (middle abe).

very beautiful and relaxing garden. At the ticket office there are two kind gentlemen who also patiently gave me directions on how to get to the panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, to see the sunset (I attach some photos)

I believe this is a private garden filled with many beautifully manicured pine trees surrounding a large lake. This was a bit hard to get to, but definitely worth it. Not a very large garden, yet so peaceful and green. If you love to take pictures, at sunset, this is a great spot. There is an entrance fee.

Very nice garden but quite crowded at times.

Parking is free