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Gardens

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Garden design has long been an important art form in Japan.

Landscaped gardens have evolved with a variety of styles and elements, and outstanding gardens can be found across the country.

The Sanmeien are the recognised ‘3 Great Gardens’ of Japan - Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, Kōrakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Ritsurin-kōen in Takamatsu on Shikoku must have come close.

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Furano 富良野

Winter sports & summer flowers

Kanazawa 金沢

Cultural & historic hotspot

Okayama 岡山

Home to Kōrakuen, one of ‘Three Great Gardens’

Takamatsu 高松

Legendary ‘Sanuki udon’ noodles

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by bethom33