Yōkōkan Garden — Attraction in Fukui

After exploring the Fukui Castle ruins, I stumbled upon this enchanting garden. While it may be small, the highlight of my visit was sitting by the edge of the house and gazing upon the serene Zen garden. Witnessing the reflection on the pond felt like a meditative experience.

Visiting during Japan's Golden Week allowed me to witness the azaleas and vibrant new greenery at their peak. I'm already picturing myself returning in the fall to experience the garden's...

Had a wonderful time visiting Yokokan Garden in Fukui. The garden is absolutely beautiful—peaceful, well-maintained, and full of charm. During my visit, two friendly Japanese ladies were walking around and kindly took the time to explain some details & history in English about the garden to us, even though we were foreign visitors. Their warm and welcoming attitude made the experience even more special. I highly recommend visiting this lovely place when...

Wish we had more time but we had to rush to catch our train. Beautiful garden and house.

It was only after I read the details in the brochure once I'd left I discovered that that this is a reconstruction as the place was burnt down at the end of the war during bombing raids.

It was a lovely sunny day on our visit and this made it more alluring.

Well worth making the little effort it takes...