Nara, Japan

Isui-en

Isui-en, Nara

A strolling garden of the Edo and Meiji eras, Isui-en pairs two ponds, tea houses, and winding paths. Through borrowed scenery it frames the Nandaimon gate of Todai-ji and the surrounding hills, blending its design seamlessly into the wider landscape of Nara.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Isui-en, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.685646, 135.837674

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