Rakusuien
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Rakusuien has two type gardens that are the teahouse garden and the strolling pond garden. Those garden had been villa’s one for Shimozawa Zenemon who was a merchant in Hakata city, and has opened to the public in 1995. It is very close to Fukuoka airport and Hakata station which is one of the central one. Rakusuien is create a peaceful atmosphere, so it is a common tourist destination to get relaxed in a big city.
The authentic strolling pond garden
![Rakusuien Pond garden with cherry blossom and stone ornaments](https://www.seasonal-japanese-garden.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_60032-1.jpg)
The weeping cherry blossom, which is unique in the strolling pond garden, blooms beside the pond in spring. Although it’s the old tree, It’s a good accent color in the garden and some waterside plants reflect in the pond. In addition to those garden plants, the Japanese garden ornaments such as the low stone lantern and the flat stone bridge show us an authentic view.
The stunning multi-level waterfall
![Rakusuien The waterfall with moss stone](https://www.seasonal-japanese-garden.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_58652.jpg)
There is the multi-level waterfall with moss stone in the back of the garden. This waterfall is built with various shape stones, formed as the complex streams flow but it is controlled. Rugged rocks, which are arranged on both sides of the waterfall, represent the deep mountains. It is one of the most stunning waterfall with a sense of elegance and beauty.
The walls separated from Rakusuien from buildings
![Rakusuien, The plaster wall and the woven bamboo fence](https://www.seasonal-japanese-garden.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_56802-2.jpg)
Although Rakusuien is located in building area, it’s separated by the walls which surround teahouse garden. From the entrance, there are walls that the plaster wall with roof tiles and stones on the right side, and the woven bamboo fence on the other side. In addition, the paving stones and moss, leading to the teahouse garden, create a sacred atmosphere.
The beautiful garden view from the tearoom
![Rakusuien, Tearoom with a cop of green tea and sweets](https://www.seasonal-japanese-garden.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_59042.jpg)
Rakusuien offers nice taste green tea some sweets. It is a relaxation time, sipping green tea and eating sweets in traditional tearoom with tatami floor. And the shining garden view from the tearoom take your breath away.
Flowers and season s
※The time when the flowers bloom varies slightly depending on the year.
Month | Flowers | |
Mid March | Weeping cherry blossom | ![]() |
Mid – Late March | Corylopsis pauciflora | ![]() |
Early June | Japanese Japanese iris | |
Late November | Autum leaves | ![]() |
Information
Open hours
9:00~17:00
Regular holiday
Tuesday(if Tuesday is national holiday, the next day will be substitute holiday)
New year’s holiday (Dec29-Jan1)
Admission
Adults: 100yen
Junior high school students and under: 50yen
Green tea & sweets: 500yen
Telephone
092-262-6665
Address
2 Chome-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812 – 0018
Link and resources
・Official website
Rakusuien(Japanese only)