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Okochi Sanso Garden
Garden4.7 · 1 9294.5 · 653≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~1000 JPY9.0 km from the center
A serene mountain estate in Arashiyama, tucked just behind the renowned Sagano Bamboo Grove on the slopes of Mount Ogura. Silent samurai movie star Denjiro Okochi spent thirty years crafting this magnificent Japanese landscape garden for private contemplation. Winding stone paths meander past historic teahouses to scenic lookouts over Kyoto, and admission includes a bowl of fresh matcha and a sweet confection.
Highlights
- Stunning stroll garden designed over 30 years by Denjiro Okochi
- Panoramic viewpoints over Kyoto and the Hozu River ravine
- Complimentary matcha green tea and Japanese sweet included
- Quiet escape situated right behind the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 16:30 |
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