Yōkien Garden

Nice little japanese garden that is a good "introduction" to people not familiar with the concept

This is a very quiet little garden surrounded by buildings. It is nicely done, but needs a little TLC to bring all the plants and ponds up to snuff. We took a few of our cruise group through it to s...

Nice little japanese garden that is a good "introduction" to people not familiar with the concept

This is a very quiet little garden surrounded by buildings. It is nicely done, but needs a little TLC to bring all the plants and ponds up to snuff. We took a few of our cruise group through it to s...

Small Japanese garden attached to cultural center

This small garden has a small pond and a few minor water features. The general maintenance is not high quality and the garden could use quite a bit of work on the paths, topiary and trees. The pond ...

Small Japanese garden attached to cultural center

This small garden has a small pond and a few minor water features. The general maintenance is not high quality and the garden could use quite a bit of work on the paths, topiary and trees. The pond ...

I wanted it to be lit up.

Original Text

After visiting the Hirosaki Neputa Museum, I passed through Yayado → Tsugaruzo Kobo Takumi → Yamatodo and came to Yangguien. Since I entered Hirosaki Neputa no Yakata at 16:50, the Yangkameen was pitch black except for some lights. It gets sunny early in winter, so I think I could have enjoyed the garden even more if I had the light up.