Joshitei Garden

如斯亭

Historical background

Joshitei Garden 如斯亭（じょしてい） originated from the Genroku era (元禄) and was once the garden to Satake Yoshimasa from 1688 to 1704. The garden was maintained by Yoshikazu, the 9th Daimyo or Feudal Lord. It is said that he was like a famous prince. Thus, the garden ended up being named “Joshi-tei” after Yoshikazu. This garden is known as one of the most famous gardens in Tohoku. It is not only a place of rest for the feudal lords of the past, but also a place where many writers and artists frequently visited. Joshitei was designated as a national scene spot in 2007. Since 2014, it has been restored and maintained to preserve the historical materials of the garden. Joshitei Garden has been restored to its former appearance and opened to the public as a beautiful Japanese garden in the heart of Akita City.

Characteristics

The garden is characterized as both a stroll garden and a viewing garden. The garden features small waterfalls and a stream that represents the wishes of Satake Yoshimasa. The flow of water in the garden is influenced by Taoism where one should continue to learn for the rest of their lives. The garden also has abundant features including unusual rocks, lanterns, and a tea house.

How to access

Address: 2-73 Asahikawa Minamimachi, Akita, 010-0834

Phone: 018-834-6300

30 min on foot
6 min by car
Take Akita Onsen line or Nibetsu Risoto Koen line bus at the west exit of Akita station to Karamiden for 6 min. Walk for 4 min.
Take Tegatayama keiyu Daigaku Byoin line bus at the west exit of Akita station to Omatsuzawa for 7 min. Walk for 7 min.

Opening hours

<April to November> From 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

<December to March> From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed days

Year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29th to January 3rd of the following year)

Entrance fee

General 210 yen (group 160 yen/from 20 people or more)

Annual admission ticket　　　

520 yen (valid for 1 year from the date of issue)

To know more!

Official Website: https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1002685/1013885/index.html

Introduction of Joshitei (Japanese only)

Inside of the Historical Museum (Japanese only)

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