Yusui Teien Shimeiso

Yūsui Teien Shimyōsō

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Experience a truly unique garden where colorful carp gracefully glide in a pond fed by 3,000 tons of daily spring water. From the veranda, you'll feel as if you're floating on the crystal-clear surface, offering an unparalleled view.

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HighlightsExperience viewing the garden from the veranda, feeling as if you're floating on the water's surface.
Admire the crystal-clear pond, fed by 3,000 tons of daily spring water, and its vibrant carp.
Soak in the ambiance of a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property built in the late Meiji era.
Relax and savor delicious tea brewed with fresh spring water.
Experience Shimabara, the 'City of Water,' by combining your visit with a stroll through 'Koi-no-Oyogu-Machi' (Town where Carp Swim).

Basic Information

Address: 125 Shinmachi 2-chome, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Nagasaki

Access: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Shimabara Station on the Shimabara Railway. It's located in the heart of 'Koi-no-Oyogu-Machi' (Town where Carp Swim). Approximately a 5-minute drive from Shimabara Port. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Cld.Days: Open daily

Fee: - Adults: 400 yen (Ages 18 and over, excluding high school students) - Children: 200 yen (High school students and younger) - Preschoolers: Free (Must be accompanied by an adult)

INFO: Enjoy refreshing cold tea brewed with natural spring water. You can relax on the engawa (a traditional Japanese veranda) and take in the beautiful pond scenery. Photography is welcome, and our staff are happy to provide explanations about the garden. Please be aware that as an open-air facility, it can get quite warm during the summer months.

HP: http://www.city.shimabara.lg.jp/page943.html

Overview

Located in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Yusui Teien Shimeiso is a historic residential garden built in the late Meiji era and designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Its most significant feature is the approximately 3,000 tons of subterranean water flowing daily from Mt. Unzen, filling the garden's pond. Thanks to this abundant spring water, the pond is astonishingly clear, allowing visitors to observe vibrant Nishikigoi (ornamental carp) gracefully swimming up close. The name 'Shimeiso' (Four-View Villa) derives from its 'excellent views in all four directions,' designed so that beautiful scenery can be enjoyed from anywhere in the garden. Especially when sitting on the veranda that extends from the building, you'll experience a feeling of unity with the pond's surface right before your eyes. This offers a unique experience unlike any other, as if you are floating on water. Shimabara City has long been known as the 'City of Water,' and it is said that the crustal movements caused by the 1792 eruption of Mt. Unzen (known as the 'Shimabara Catastrophe and Higo Disturbance') formed the current rich spring water clusters. Shimeiso is part of this 'Shimabara Spring Water Group' and is a prime spot where visitors can experience the pure water, selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Waters. Visitors are offered cold tea brewed with spring water, allowing them to enjoy a luxurious and refreshing time. The meticulously maintained garden, the soothing sound of flowing water, and the elegantly swimming carp—all these elements harmonize to provide deep healing and inspiration to visitors. We invite you to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the 'City of Water' in this place where Shimabara's history and nature thrive.

Yusui Teien Shimeiso

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