Isuien Neiraku Art Museum

Isui-en is a representative Japanese garden in Nara, designated as a national scenic spot. It features two distinct gardens: the "前園" (Maezono) created during the Edo period and the "後園" (Gozono) established in the Meiji period. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery with seasonal flowers against the backdrop of Todai-ji's Nandaimon Gate, Wakakusa Mountain, and Kasuga Mountain. The garden also includes a tea house and historical buildings, providing opportunities to savor Japanese cuisine and matcha tea while strolling or enjoying art exhibitions.

The Nara National Museum is located within Isui-en and showcases ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, and Japanese tea ceremony utensils collected by the Nakamura family. During spring and autumn, the important cultural property "Yafuku Ichirakucho" is specially displayed, allowing visitors to appreciate both art and the historic gardens and museum.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Isuien Neiraku Art Museum
Location
〒630-8208 74 Mizumoncho, Nara City, Iwayuen 
Access
15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station (next to Todai-ji Temple)
or take the city loop bus and get off at "Kenchōhigashi," then a 3-minute walk.
Parking
Please use the nearby paid parking facilities.
Business Hours
09:30 AM to 04:30 PM (Last admission at 04:00 PM)
*However, in April and May, the hours are from 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Last admission at 04:30 PM)
Regular Holiday
Every Tuesday (However, if Tuesday is a public holiday, the park will be open and will be closed on the following weekday) Year-end and New Year holidays, garden maintenance period: late December to mid-January and late September.
Fees
General: 1,200 yen
University students: 500 yen
High school students: 500 yen
Middle school students: 300 yen
Elementary school students: 300 yen
People with disabilities (one accompanying person free): 500 yen
Nara City Hanamaru Card holders: 500 yen
Contact Information
Phone Number: 0742-25-0781
Official Website

Map

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