Three Great Gardens of Japan

Three Great Gardens of Japan are gardens which are considered to be the 3 most beautiful gardens in japan as well as the most superior examples of expressing Japanese aesthetic traditions through its scenery in Japan. The gardens are Kenroku-en, Koairaku-en and Kouraku-en.

Kenroku-en

Kenroku-en Garden (兼六園) is in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture. Before Meiji era, Kenroku-en  Garden was known among Feudal lords but since then it was available to the public. 

Kenroku-en means "garden which combines six characteristics"."Kenroku-en," Ishikawa Prefecture, 2003. The six aspects considered important in the notion of an ideal gardens: spaciousness, serenity, venerability, scenic views, subtle design, and coolness.Bornoff, Nicholas. (2008).  National Geographic Traveler Japan, p. 150. It is designation natural beauty spot (日本指定名勝).

Kairaku-en

Kairaku-en Garden (偕楽園) is Japanese garden which is in Mito in Ibaraki prefecture. The park opened in 1842. There are about 100 different types of plum trees there. And total number of plum trees is 3000. Not only the plum but also a cherry tree and the colored leaves are beautiful.

Kouraku-en

Kouraku-en Garden (後楽園) is a Japanese garden in Okayama city in Okayama prefecture. During the Edo period, people could only entered Kouraku-en Garden with permission of the daimyo. Now people can enter Kouraku-en Garden with admission fees.

 References 

 Other websites 
 hanami.walkerplus.com さくら名所100選のエリアを選択する
 www.pref.ishikawa.jp Kenrokuen Homepage

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