We have implemented appropriate infection prevention measures based on the Tottori Prefecture's version of measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In order for visitors to enjoy the garden with peace of mind, we have implemented the following measures. We ask for the understanding and cooperation of all visitors to the park.
Alcohol for hand sanitizing is provided throughout the garden to ensure thorough hand sanitizing.In addition, staff members are required to take their temperatures and wear masks daily.
The entire staff is working hard to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Cherish a moment of tranquility
Tour around modern architecture leveraging the tea ceremony And a garden featuring a path around a pond.
Ogawa's garden "Kansuien" is a National Registered Monument and Tottori Prefectural Designated Cultural Property Place of Scenic Beauty.
This garden was designed by Teiichi Ogawa, one of the representative industrialists and politicians of modern Kurayoshi.
It is also the place where Mr. Ogawa, who deeply loves culture and the arts, invited intellectuals and business people and held tea ceremonies and kaiseki.
There is a tea ceremony room, artworks, and historical heritage in the garden, and it is a valuable garden that had a great influence on the tea ceremony
and gardening culture of Tottori Prefecture as a representative work of the gardener Takenosuke Tatsumi.
About KANSUIEN
It was built by Tatsumi Takenosuke, a gardener from Kobe assigned by Teiichi Ogawa, the sixth-generation head of the Ogawa family,
“Nanzanso”, a tea house located in the center of the south side of the park, has cultural heritage such as valuable paintings,
sculptural ceramics by Tatehiko Suga, Kaiki Hasegawa, and Bernard Leach.
It is a garden where culture and art are alive, where Mr. Ogawa, who laid the foundation for Kurayoshi's modernization,
had a great influence on the progress of culture and art.
You can also experience matcha (powdered green tea) with a view of the garden.
Attraction
As sightseeing, you can enjoy walking around the garden, appreciating precious works of art and drinking matcha green tea
at Nanzanso. It can also be used for tea ceremonies, open-air tea ceremony, family commemorative events (betrothal, meeting,
pre-coming-of-age ceremony, Shichi-go-san celebration, matchmaking seats, celebrations, memorial services, etc.),
moon-viewing parties, exhibitions, photo sessions, and other meetings.
Please spend a special time in a special space
Admission Guide