Japan Midokoro
Isui-en
Isui-en Photo: Kimon Berlin (Gribeco) CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Isui-en

Nara, Nara Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty

Isui-en

Isui-en (依水園, Isuien) is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyōto. It has been preserved since its creation in the Meiji era, and is the only walking garden (kaiyushiki teien) in Nara.

From the Wikipedia article “Isui-en” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Isui-en. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station, 1.0 km (straight line)
TypePlace of Scenic Beauty
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Isui-en?
Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 1.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Isui-en a designated cultural property?
Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.

Nearby

Neiraku Museum
Neiraku Museum
0.1 km away · Nara
Tōdai-ji Museum
Tōdai-ji Museum
0.1 km away · Nara
Tōdai-ji Nandaimon
Tōdai-ji Nandaimon
0.2 km away · Nara
Tōdai-ji Honbō Kyōko
Tōdai-ji Honbō Kyōko
0.3 km away · Nara
Nara National Museum
Nara National Museum
0.3 km away · Nara
Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library
Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library
0.4 km away · Nara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Neiraku Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tōdai-ji Museum: Abasaa (Public domain), Tōdai-ji Nandaimon: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tōdai-ji Honbō Kyōko: Iwai Taketoshi (Public domain), Nara National Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)