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Okochi Sanso Garden

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The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"The Okochi Sanso Garden (and home) belonged to the actor Denjirō Ōkōchi; it’s not free (1,000 JPY) but is really nice and offers wonderful views—worth combining with an early visit to the Arashiyama area." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/seven-day-japan-itinerary/

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Former actor's home with landscaped gardens, Kyoto views, tea

peaceful place

entrance fee

not crowded

matcha drinks

slippery stones

not suited for wheelchairs

zen garden

8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan Get directions

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Information

Former actor's home with landscaped gardens, Kyoto views, tea

peaceful place

entrance fee

not crowded

matcha drinks

slippery stones

not suited for wheelchairs

zen garden

8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan Get directions

Okochi Sanso Garden by null

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Okochi Sanso Garden by null

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