Kokinsyu Garden
A peaceful garden in Nankoku, Kochi, honoring Ki no Tsurayuki and the Kokin Wakashū with poetic landscapes and historical resonance.
The Kokinshu Garden is a serene space in Nankoku, Kochi, dedicated to Ki no Tsurayuki, a compiler of the Kokin Wakashū poetry collection. Adjacent to the presumed site of his residence, the garden features plants and a winding stream inspired by 32 poems from the anthology, evoking the atmosphere of the Heian period.
A brief summary to 古今集の庭
- Hie, Nankoku, Hie, Kochi, 783-0054, JP
- +8188-880-6569
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during different seasons to appreciate the changing flora and find a waka poem that resonates with the current scenery.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Hie Haiji Pagoda Site, the oldest temple ruins in Kochi Prefecture, located about 300 meters east.
- Check out the stone monument with a haiku by Takahama Kyoshi in the adjacent park at the presumed site of Ki no Tsurayuki's residence.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Gomen Station, take a bus for approximately 10 minutes to reach the vicinity of Ki no Tsurayuki Residence Site. From the bus stop, it's a short walk to the Kokinshu Garden. Kochi Streetcar also goes to Gomen station. A day pass for the streetcar is ¥500 within the city limits, and ¥1000 for the full route.
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Taxi
From Gomen Station, a taxi ride to the Kokinshu Garden takes around 5-10 minutes. The estimated fare is ¥1,000-¥1,500. Taxis are readily available at the station.
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