Suizenji Jojuen Garden guide: Admission prices, hours and transport

Check Suizenji Jojuen Garden hours, rules and tram access, including the adult admission change to 500 yen from 1 April 2026 and the conflicting older price on Kumamoto City’s tourism site.

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  • Day trips

Suizenji Jojuen Garden () is a garden in Kumamoto City. At its centre is a pond fed by groundwater from Aso. The garden contains artificial small hills and floating stones, and the name Jojuen comes from the poem Returning Home. This article summarizes the garden operator’s latest information and explains the differences between the admission prices listed on Kumamoto City’s tourism website and the garden’s website. For city transport, see the Kumamoto tram guide; for Kumamoto Castle, see the Kumamoto Castle guide.

Key points

  • Open 8:30 to 17:00, last admission 16:30, year-round.
  • Admission: 500 yen for ages 16 and over (from 1 April 2026); 200 yen for ages 6 to 15.
  • The Kumamoto City tourism website still gives the old adult price of 400 yen.
  • About 4 minutes on foot from Suizenji Koen tram stop; the garden has no dedicated parking lot.

Admission fees

Visitor From 1 April 2026 Previously
Adults (16 and over) 500 yen 400 yen
Children (6 to 15) 200 yen 200 yen (unchanged)
  • The garden operator’s announcement raises adult admission from 400 yen to 500 yen, effective 1 April 2026.
  • People praying at Izumi Shrine () may enter free of charge.
  • Kumamoto City’s tourism page still lists “400 yen for ages 16 and over,” conflicting with the garden’s website. This article follows the garden operator’s website and notice.

Rules inside the garden

Item Rule
Smoking No smoking in the garden
Pets Not permitted (except guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs)
Bicycles Not permitted
Fire Open flames prohibited
Parking No dedicated parking lot, only parking for worshippers; use nearby paid parking

Getting there

Mode Details
Tram Get off at Suizenji Koen and walk about 4 minutes (Kumamoto City tourism guide)
JR About 10 minutes on foot from Shin-Suizenji Station on the Hohi Main Line (Kumamoto City tourism guide)
Address 8-1 Suizenji Koen, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City
  • Accessibility: wheelchair visits are possible, wheelchairs can be borrowed at the entrance, and an accessible toilet is available.

Checks before departure

  1. Calculate admission using the garden operator’s official 500 yen adult price.
  2. If driving, find nearby paid parking.
  3. Opening hours may differ during events.

For a regional overview, see the Kyushu travel guide.

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