Rakuju-en

Overview

Rakuju-en is a paid public facility operated by the city of Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, comprising a Japanese garden and a zoo. It has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument of Japan, and its landform features have also been recognized as part of a geosite.

Highlights

• ●A historic garden designated as both a National Natural Monument and a National Place of Scenic Beauty
• ●A combined park and zoo facility selected as one of the '100 Best Historical Parks in Japan'
• ●Home to the Mishima City Local Museum and the Man'yō no Mori woodland within its grounds
• ●Recognized for its landform features as part of the Izu Peninsula Geopark

History

The garden was established in 1890 and opened in its present form on July 15, 1952. In 1954, it was designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument of Japan. In 2012, it was designated as part of the Izu Peninsula Geopark, further recognizing its landform features. It has also been selected as one of the '100 Best Historical Parks in Japan.'

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Rakuju-en and stroll through the garden, designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument
2. 2Visit the zoo within the grounds to view the animals
3. 3Learn about local history at the adjoining Mishima City Local Museum
4. 4Visit the Man'yō no Mori woodland and take in the landform features recognized as part of the Izu Peninsula Geopark

Did you know?

💡 Rakuju-en was designated in 1954 as both a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument of Japan, and in 2012 it was further recognized as part of the Izu Peninsula Geopark.

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