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Daisen, Akita / 旧池田氏庭園

Former Ikeda Family Garden

The garden of the Ikeda family, once among the three greatest landowners in Tohoku; in 2004 it became the first garden in Akita designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty.

A still garden pond reflecting maple trees in red and gold autumn colours, with large stones along the edge
The pond of the former Ikeda family garden in autumn (photo taken November 2013)Photo: 掬茶 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 (resized) · License · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Closures change with the season
Booking
Some things need booking (see the rows below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

April 25 - November 23, 2026, 9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Closed

Closed on Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a holiday), and outside the opening season (from November 24).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Admission

Adults 300 yen (high school students and under free); groups of 20+ 240 yen. Upstairs in the Western-style house: 200 yen extra (10:30 and 13:30, up to 10 people each, book 3 days ahead with the city's cultural properties section). Annual pass 700 yen. Free entry on October 31, November 1 and November 3, 2026.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Getting there

Nearest station: Omagari (Akita Shinkansen); about 10 min (4 km) by taxi. By bus, take the Senya Line bound for Kawaguchi (among others) from Omagari Bus Terminal to "Kanahori", then walk about 8 min. For car navigation, search 0187-62-6257 (garden reception).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Parking

Parking at the main gate (21 spaces) and a temporary car park at Senboku Chibikko Land (80 spaces).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Accessibility

Some parts of the garden cannot be used in a wheelchair.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Not yet confirmed

Payment

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Address: Daisen, Akita (Japanese address: 秋田県大仙市高梨字大嶋1)

Official site: http://www.city.daisen.lg.jp/docs/2013110400095/

Location

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Nearby spots

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Crowds

Busiest days

The Autumn Garden Festa (events and workshops) is held on the free-entry days, October 31, November 1 and November 3.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Busiest season

Seasonal highlights: double cherry blossoms from late April; azaleas and irises late May to early June; hydrangeas from late June; bush clover and golden rice fields from mid-September; zelkova, ginkgo and maple colours from early November.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteGroups of 11 or more can book a free volunteer garden guide (roughly 10:00-12:00 or 13:00-15:00; 45-60 min).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page
  • RulesNo smoking in the garden (a designated cultural property). No dogs, cats or other small animals. No tripods or monopods. No commercial photography. Please do not eat or drink while walking. Some paths may be closed in strong wind because of falling branches.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a local government page

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