Isui-en Garden/Neiraku Museum
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Isui-en Garden was originally constructed by a Nara tanner, who lived within the garden grounds. The garden was designated as government property in 1975. The garden landscape makes use of the surrounding Mount Wakakusa, Mount Kasuga, and the roof of Todai-ji Temple's great gate in its design, making it appears as though the fields of Mount Wakakusa continue uninterrupted down into the garden itself and across its little hills. The garden grounds also contain Neiraku Museum, which carries a collection of art from East and West alike.
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General Information
- Address
- 74 Suimon-cho, Nara City, Nara
- contact details
- +81-742-25-0781
- Fax Number
- +81-742-25-0789
- Times
- 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last entry at 4:00 p.m.)
- Closed
- Tuesdays (Or the following day when Tuesday is a national holiday. )
During the garden maintenance periods.（From the end of Dec. to the middle of Jan. and the last third of Sep..） - Access
- JR Nara Station, Kintetsu Nara Station: 15 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, 3 minute walk from "Kencho-higashi" stop on the city loop bus
- Car Park
- Not available
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- (For entry to both Isui-en Garden and the museum)
Adults: 1,200 yen
University Students: 500 yen
High School Students: 500 yen
Middle School Students: 300 yen
Elementary School Students: 300 yen - Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
- Adults: 1,000 yen
University Students: 500 yen
High School Students: 500 yen
Middle School Students: 300 yen
Elementary School Students: 300 yen
Group prices are applicable to groups of 15 or more (Adults only) - Discount for Persons with Disabilities
- 500 yen (With presentation of Nara citizens with disabilities booklet; adults only)
- Senior Discount
- Discount (500 yen) given to citizens of Nara City with senior citizens booklets("roushun techou")
- Seasonal Flower Information
- February: Camellia
March: Japanese andromeda, weeping cherry blossoms, rhododendron (dilatatum)
April: Yoshino cherry blossoms, double cherry blossoms, rhododendron (pulchrum and obtusum)
May: Enkianthus perulatus, rabbit-ear iris
June: Satsuki azalea, Japanese iris, water lily, cape jasmine
July: Lotus
August: Crepe myrtle
October/November: Enkianthus perulatus, Japanese maple leaves, October cherry blossoms
December: Spread pine needles - Website
