Okochi Sanso Garden

This was one of the highlights of our trip. Much less crowded than the bamboo path, and well worth the money for a path through nature. There is a tea/ice water stopoff to the right when you first walk in, and there is a gardenkeeper’s villa (her “soul resting place”) that is age-limited to 15+ we enjoyed a lot. Please be respectful of the quiet in this place to keep it peaceful.

Peaceful, relaxing garden with a nice view of the city at the top. They have a one way path to help with traffic, and lots of places to sit down and rest. The bathrooms were also in good shape. On site there is also a memorial to an early Japanese actor. Worth the price of admission!!

Beautiful tranquil and peaceful walking path along a terraced garden, well worth the entry fee, which keeps most of bamboo forest visitors away. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

Absolutely beautiful! I thought it was worth the price to experience the gardens. We went about 15 minutes after they opened, and really enjoyed our time! However, if you have troubles with uneven ground, there are little to no railings throughout the garden.

Could have spent the day drinking matcha by the bamboo trees. Lovely walk around the garden with many viewpoints. Definetely worth the money 1000 yen entry fee (drink and serenity included!)

Beautiful garden/forest trail. Stunning views over the valley from the top and wonderful garden design along the way. Very peaceful and a welcome treat after the very busy bamboo forest.

Nice garden and is the former home and garden of the Japanese jidaigeki actor Denjirō Ōkōchi. Very iconic in Japan and built in 1913. A few nice view points as well. There is a small admission fee to pay but it is worth it.

Beautiful garden, perfect to escape from the crowd from the bamboo forest. The tickets are 1000 yen per adult. It worths it. You can have some tea or matcha (free) in the tea house. Then walk and follow the paths to enjoy the beautiful views. A nice experience we didn’t plan but it came out great!