Special Public Opening of the Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki (Ohama Goten) Garden

About this event

The scenic spot "Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki (Ohama Goten) Garden" located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, will be specially opened to the public for autumn. This garden is a suburban residence constructed on the shores of Lake Biwa around the 7th year of the Bunka era (1810) by the 11th lord Naonaka Ii, and is a daimyo garden with a different atmosphere from Genkyu Rakurakuen. It is one of the few shioiri-style (tide-intake style) gardens that directly took in water from Lake Biwa, and the open circuit-style garden built with ponds and gentle undulations is a valuable existence as a daimyo garden representing the Edo period. It was designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty in March of the 14th year of the Heisei era (2002), and its transition to public ownership was completed in the 24th fiscal year of the Heisei era (fiscal 2012). This garden is preserved as a precious treasure of Hikone citizens and is specially opened to the public to align with the sightseeing season. During the public opening period, only the garden can be viewed, and entry into the building is not permitted. "Goteiin" (garden stamps) will also be sold to visitors. In addition, food truck appearances are scheduled for Saturday, November 21.

Venue

Matsubara Shimoyashiki

515 Matsubaracho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0002