Yuushien Garden
由志園
A strolling Japanese garden on Daikon Island in Lake Nakaumi, famous for peonies. During Golden Week, about 30,000 blooms cover the pond in a spectacular display.
Yuushien lies on Daikon Island in Lake Nakaumi. The island is one of Japan's largest peony nursery regions. The garden covers roughly 10,000 tsubo (about 33,000 m²) and is themed on the natural landscape of Izumo, with waterfalls, pond gardens, moss gardens and a tea house. The Peony Hall displays peonies year-round. From late April to early May during Golden Week, the 'Pond Peony' event covers the water with about 30,000 peony blossoms. Light events are also held during the autumn foliage season and on winter nights. Visitors can enjoy medicinal ginseng dishes at the on-site restaurant. Admission is about ¥800–1,400 (varies by season); open roughly 10:00–17:00. Access: about 50 minutes by bus from JR Matsue Station, or about 30 minutes by car.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge
- Mizuki Shigeru Road
- Kamosu Shrine
- Adachi Museum of Art
- Yaegaki Shrine
- Matsue Castle
- Shiomi Nawate & Lafcadio Hearn Residence
- Horikawa Pleasure Boat