About This Video
Genkyu-en Garden is a Daimyo (“feudal lord”) garden located to the northeast of Hikone Castle. It was created in 1677 to resemble the Eight Views of Omi originating from the Chinese Eight Views of Xiaoxiang and from the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.
A representative example of the Japanese Daimyo garden style, it is designated as a Japan Heritage site. September every year sees the holding of the “Meet to Hear the Sound of Insects in Genkyu-en,” and November the “Fall Genkyu-en Illuminations,” both allowing you to enjoy a rich garden experience.
This video was made in Cooperation with Shiga Biwako Visitors Bureau. Learn more about Shiga Prefecture at https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/
