Horri Garden (Former Horri Family Garden)

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Explore the beautiful gardens and former estate of a wealthy Edo-era family, offering stunning seasonal views. Autumn's foliage is particularly breathtaking!

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Overview

Horri Garden is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty located in Tsuwano-cho, Shimane Prefecture. This area, once rich in silver and copper, was a tenryo (directly controlled territory) of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Horri family served as hereditary copper mine elders under the Omori magistrate. In 1887, the 15th generation, Fujuro, created the current garden. The Rakusanso, a Sukiya-style guest hall with the Horri family's mountain as a backdrop, stands at the heart of the garden, welcoming visitors. The garden features diverse landscapes, including a thirteen-story pagoda, snow-viewing lanterns, and a waterfall, offering beautiful views throughout the year. The autumn foliage is especially magnificent, painting the garden in vibrant reds and yellows—a truly awe-inspiring sight. Shrouded in tranquility, Horri Garden offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, allowing you to relax and reconnect with nature and history. Come and experience a moment of serenity and rejuvenation.

  • Historic Sites
  • Japanese Gardens

Basic Information

Address
795 Mukui, Tsuwano-cho, Kanaki-gun, Shimane Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shimane
Access
Take the Iwakuni Kanko Bus bound for Okugeno from Tsuwano Station on the JR West Japan Line (25-minute ride, get off at Horiteien-mae stop). Alternatively, take the Chugoku Expressway to the Mutsuichi IC, then follow Shimane Prefectural Road 187, National Route 9, and Shimane Prefectural Road 17 north for approximately 1 hour. Or, from the Kogori IC, take National Route 9, then Shimane Prefectural Road 17 north for approximately 1 hour. Show route
Op.Hours
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
Monday
Fee
Adults: ¥500, Junior High Students: ¥300, Elementary School Students: ¥200
INFO
Parking is available for 30 cars and 7 buses.
HP
http://tsuwano-bunka.net/horiteien/

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