Shōyō-en, Nikkō

Name: Shōyō-en
Address: Nikkō, Japan

#7 among attractions in Nikkō

Park, Relax in park

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Shōyō-en is a Japanese garden located next to the Sanbutsudō Hall of Rinnō-ji Temple in Nikkō. It was constructed in early Edo period, but reformed in the beginning of 19th century. The garden was given its name by a Confucian scholar Issai Sato. There is a pond containing carp in the middle; stone lanterns, bridges, bamboo fences, a pagoda, and a small tea house adorn the garden. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2057 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°45'15"N, 139°36'4"E

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Shōyō-en – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Futarasan jinja, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena.

~1500 ftNW
Ornate circa-1636 shogun shrine complex
Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
8 min walk • Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a resplendent Shinto shrine nestled in the verdant forests of Nikkō, Japan, a city that harmoniously blends natural beauty with historical significance. This shrine, which is part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikkō," a UNESCO World Heritage...
~1960 ftNW
Mountain-top 8th-century Shinto shrine
Futarasan jinja, Nikkō
10 min walk • Futarasan Jinja, a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the lush greenery of Nikkō, Japan, offers a spiritual retreat for visitors and a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. This historic shrine, established in 767, is dedicated to the deities of Nikkō's...
0.5 miW
Park, Scenic walking areas, Museum
Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō
14 min walk • Tamozawa Imperial Villa is a former imperial summer residence in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed for Emperor Taishō in 1899 and served as a hide-out for emperor Hirohito during World War II. The former imperial residence is now open for the public as museum and garden.
0.7 miNE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport
Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena, Nikkō
18 min walk • The Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena is an indoor sporting arena in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Nikkō Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey.
~1560 ftS
Botanical garden
Nikko Botanical Garden, Nikkō
8 min walk • The Nikko Botanical Garden is a botanical garden operated by the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, and located at 1842 Hanaishi, Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan, on rolling terrain with streams and ponds at 647 meters above sea level.
~580 ftE
8th-century temple with museum and garden
Rinnō-ji, Nikkō
3 min walk • Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
~1020 ftNW
36°45'23"N • 139°35'56"E
Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō
5 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The buildings belong to two Shinto shrines and one Buddhist temple.
~940 ftE
36°45'12"N • 139°36'14"E
Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō
5 min walk • Bridge
0.4 miW
36°45'15"N • 139°35'35"E
Jin guhoteru li shi guan, Nikkō
12 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shōyō-en?

Nearby attractions include Rinnō-ji, Nikkō (3 min walk), Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō (5 min walk), Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō (5 min walk), Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō (8 min walk).

How to get to Shōyō-en by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shōyō-en:

Bus

Shōdō Shōnin zō mae • Lines: W (2 min walk)
Omotesandō • Lines: W (2 min walk)

Train

Tobu-Nikko (29 min walk)
Nikko (33 min walk)