Shōkadō 松花堂
The Shōka-dō (松花堂) is a hermitage built in the early Edo period, located in the city of Yawata, Kyoto, Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 1957 under the name "Shōka-dō and its ruins" and its gardens were designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty under the name "Shōka-dō and Shoin Garden" the same year.
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| Location | Yawata, Kyoto (八幡市 京都府) |
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| Coordinates | 34.87958, 135.70178 · Open in Google Maps |
| Type | Japanese garden |
| Cultural property | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site of Japan |
| Established | 1637 |
| Official website | https://shokado-garden-art-museum.jp/ |
Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.
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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the garden's official website is the authoritative source.
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