Museum • Japan, 〒614-8077 Kyoto, Yawata, Ominaeshi−４３−１
The Yahata City Shokado Garden and Art Museum is a complex facility featuring a tranquil Japanese garden and art museum located in Yahata City, Kyoto Prefecture. Despite its central location, stepping inside transports you to a serene world far removed from the hustle and bustle.
Shokado Garden is a place where visitors can enjoy the seasonal beauty of a Japanese garden. In spring, witness the elegant wisteria blooms, vibrant hydrangeas in early summer, fiery autumn leaves, and the serene winter garden landscape.
The garden is adorned with features typical of Japanese gardens, including suikinkutsu and carp swimming in streams. You can listen to the rustling bamboo, admire the beauty of rock arrangements, and experience the traditional beauty of Japanese gardens with your senses.
The garden houses three tea rooms, each with its unique atmosphere. These tea rooms provide a valuable opportunity to experience Japanese tea ceremony culture.
The museum offers extensive exhibits related to Shokado Shojo, a renowned tea master and painter from the early Edo period. Particularly noteworthy is the display of the lacquered boxes which are the origin of the famous Shokado Bento.
Regularly held special exhibitions introduce various aspects of Japanese art. From classical to contemporary, these exhibitions offer precious opportunities to encounter a wide range of works.
The Yahata City Shokado Garden and Art Museum is a precious location where one can simultaneously enjoy the traditional culture and natural beauty of Japan. It is recommended for those who wish to unwind in a quiet setting and experience the profound beauty of Japanese gardens. Enjoy a rich and fulfilling moment amidst seasonal garden vistas and a museum that gathers the essence of Japanese culture.