Shirotori Garden
白鳥庭園
Nagoya's largest pond-stroll Japanese garden within the city limits, themed on the mountains and rivers of the Chubu region, where you can enjoy matcha in the tea house.
Shirotori Garden lies along the Horikawa River on the west side of Atsuta Jingu. It covers about 3.7 hectares and opened in 1991. The garden's theme is the landscape of the Chubu region, where the Kiso and Nagara rivers flow into Ise Bay. Ponds, streams and a waterfall represent the rivers, and the central Seiu-tei tea house serves matcha with Japanese sweets. The garden is most beautiful during cherry blossom season in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and autumn foliage illuminated at night. Winter also has its charms, including the snow-protection ropes called yukitsuri. Admission is about 300 yen, and the garden is closed on Mondays. It's about a 10-minute walk from Jingu-nishi Station on the Meijo Line. It pairs well with a visit to Atsuta Jingu. Nearby, Miya-no-Watashi marks the site of the Atsuta post town ferry crossing on the Tokaido.
Opening hours
9:00 am–5:00 pm, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Atsuta Jingu
- Osu Shopping District & Osu Kannon
- Nagoya City Science Museum
- Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
- Oasis 21
- Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER & Hisaya-odori Park
- Midland Square Sky Promenade
- Shikemichi Historic District