Nagoya: Exploring the Beauty of Tokugawa-en Garden

Tokugawa-en is a traditional Japanese strolling garden once belonging to the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family. Designed around a central pond, the garden reveals its scenery gradually as visitors walk along the paths, reflecting the kaiyū-shiki style of Japanese garden design. Inspired by China’s West Lake and shaped through the concept of shukkei, the landscape symbolically represents mountains and water within a limited space. Originally used for relaxation and welcoming important guests, Tokugawa-en offers a quiet introduction to the beauty and philosophy of Japanese gardens.