Tokugawa Garden: A Tranquil Oasis in Nagoya
Experience tranquility and history at Nagoya's Tokugawa Garden, a meticulously restored Edo-period landscape showcasing Japanese garden design.
Escape the bustle of Nagoya at Tokugawa Garden, a meticulously designed Japanese garden that once served as a private retreat for the powerful Tokugawa clan. Wander through serene landscapes featuring a central pond, waterfalls, and seasonal flora, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of feudal Japan.
A brief summary to Tokugawa Park
- 1001 Tokugawacho, Nagoya, Tokugawacho, Higashi Ward, Aichi, 461-0023, JP
- +8152-935-8988
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Local tips
- Visit during different seasons to experience the garden's changing beauty, from plum blossoms to autumn foliage.
- Combine your visit with the Tokugawa Art Museum to see historical artifacts and art from the Tokugawa family.
- Take a guided tour for deeper insights into the garden's history and design.
- Enjoy traditional tea in one of the garden's tea houses.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Nagoya Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Ozone Station (12 minutes, ¥210). Alternatively, take the Meijo subway line to Ozone Station. From Ozone Station, walk south for about 10-15 minutes to Tokugawa Garden, following the signposts. Alternatively, take the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru from Nagoya Station Bus Terminal to the Tokugawaen, The Tokugawa Art Museum, Hosa Library Bus Stop (approx. 37-min ride, ¥210 per ride or ¥500 for a day pass).
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Bus
From Sakae Bus Station at Oasis 21 (Bay 3), take a bus to Hikiyama or Shiken-ya until Tokugawa-en Shindeki. Meitetsu buses from Nagoya Station also go to Tokugawa-en Shindeki. From the Tokugawa-en Shindeki bus stop, it is a short walk to the garden entrance. The fare is approximately ¥210.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Nagoya. A taxi from Nagoya Station to Tokugawa Garden takes approximately 15 minutes, costing between ¥1,500 and ¥1,900.
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Car
From the Kusunoki Interchange on the Nagoya Daini Kanjo (Mei-Nikan) Expressway, head south on Route 41 (approx. 20 min). There are 79 parking spaces for standard vehicles (¥100/25 min) and 4 spaces for buses (¥500 within 1 hour, ¥500 for every 30 min over 1 hour).
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