Japan's first full-scale English garden opened in 1991. The garden is unified with the feminine sensibility of the owner Kei Yamada. Various events are held throughout the year.
It was built by Shibata Tadashi during the Edo period. This is a migratory garden that incorporates Omi Hakkei. A pond shaped like a water letter in the cursive style is placed in the center, and five tea rooms are dotted around the pond. There is also a simple sukiya-style school called “Shimizudani Goten” in the park. This has existed since ancient times.
In 2003, it was designated as a national scenic spot under the names of “Old Shibata Garden House (Shimizudani Goten) Garden and Igokino Ochaya Garden”.
Takase Gorge is a route where you can enjoy waterfalls and mountain streams that span Ashinozawa, Shibusawa and Karazawa. It is popular as an affordable trekking course on the mountain path. There are springs on foot from the parking lot, and some people come to draw water. When you enter the forest road from the Fujii area, you will arrive at the parking lot with the foot of “Mountain God” in 5 minutes by car. You can enjoy wildflowers depending on the season, such as Yamayuri, Kurumayuri, Chigoyuri, cornflower, and diamondfish.
An organic chemist from the city and the honorary president of the Women's Art University, Satoshi Omura, built it at his own expense near the birthplace and opened it in 2007. In 2008, the facility including the work was donated to Amagasaki City. The director is Omura.
There are about 1800 paintings and ceramics in the hall, but as mentioned above, Omura is a member of a women's art university and there are many works by female artists. Since 2008, it has signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Women's Art University Museum of Art and has been making mutual use of art materials.
There are one-day hot spring facilities “Hakusan Onsen” and soba restaurant “Kamikoji” that are attached to the facilities, which were also excavated and constructed by Omura at their own expense.
There are more than 50 rabbits playing in the square every day, and you can hug rabbits and feed them.There is also a rabbit shrine in the center of the square.
Have a look and touch the cute rabbit and spend some healing time.
~ The Legend of the Moon Rabbit ~In the Edo period, this area was hit by heavy rain and rice was annihilated.When the farmers were in trouble, a white rabbit appeared a long time ago when the farmer helped.After that the heavy rain stopped, the area was sunny and the moon was bright, and that year was a good harvest.Since that time, rabbits have long been known for calling Tsuki in this area.
Yachimu & Cafe In Uganda, you can purchase the products of the pottery kiln that is installed. In the cafe you can eat with the pot of the pottery kiln. The menu includes snacks, soft drinks, alcohol and desserts, mainly pizza baked in Shisa-ko.