My Hidden Gem in Nagoya | Tokugawa Garden, a Garden Tour Full of Surprises

😎 Today, let's visit a hidden gem in Nagoya, Japan - Tokugawa Garden 💖 🧐 Tokugawa Garden is located directly east of the main enclosure of Nagoya Castle. It is a charming place. It was built in 1695 and has a history of more than 300 years. The style here is unique. Although it has the shadow of a Chinese garden, it also incorporates distinct Japanese cultural characteristics. Look at the clean ground, and the stone crevices are free of weeds, which shows the meticulous spirit of the Japanese people. The simple and restrained beauty is overwhelming. 🌳 The scenery of Tokugawa Garden is charming all year round. In spring, more than 1,000 peonies and more than 1,700 irises bloom in full bloom; in early summer, irises continue to bloom; in autumn, the maple leaves turn red after frost, and the mountains are like overturned red paint boxes. The scenery is simply beautiful. The layout of the garden is very delicate. For example, Longxian Lake is very distinctive. It is modeled after the West Lake in Hangzhou, China, and imitates the Su Causeway and Bai Causeway of the West Lake. The two river embankments separate the water surface, and the lake water is clear. There are fat koi swimming around in the pond. You can buy some fish food to feed them, which is very fun. 💦 The "Mingfeng Stream" in the garden is also very interesting. It was built according to the legend of carp jumping over the dragon gate. The stream flows down from the flying stones to form a waterfall, like a white snake shuttling through it. The water here comes from the Longmen Waterfall. The water of the waterfall continuously flows into the valley, and the flying stones appear and disappear in the rapids. At that time, it amazed the generals and lords from all over the country who participated in the garden party. 🎑 In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, there are many places to visit in Tokugawa Garden. For example, Guanyan Tower is a two-story building facing Longxian Lake. You can dine, rest, or shop in the building. Standing on the building and looking into the distance, the scenery is beautiful. There is also Huxian Bridge, which is built over the stream. You can overlook the stream and Longxian Lake. Of course, you can't miss the Tokugawa Art Museum, which is next to the garden. The museum displays the Japanese national treasure "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll". It houses a large number of Tokugawa relics, so art lovers should not miss it. 🚇 The transportation is also very convenient. Take the JR Chuo Line to Ozone Station, and walk for 10 minutes from the south exit; or take the Meijo Line of the subway, and walk for 15 minutes after exiting from Exit 3 of Ozone Station. But be careful, it is closed on Mondays. 💗 Tokugawa Garden is such a small and beautiful place. Here, you can feel the delicacy of Japanese gardens, touch the traces of history, and enjoy the different scenery of the four seasons. Come to Nagoya and experience it 😉