Oyakuen

[A healing paradise loved by historical lords] The scent of herbs and tranquility wafting through "Miyakuen"

Located in the city center of Aizuwakamatsu, just beyond the gate lies a different world that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. "Miyakuen," which has its origins in the Muromachi period and was developed as a garden for the Aizu clan during the Edo period, is both a "detached palace" where successive lords of Aizu rested their minds and bodies, and a garden filled with compassion where medicinal herbs were cultivated for the health of the people.

■ The aesthetics of "Shakkei" in the "Chisen-kaiyū-shiki" style

In the vast grounds of approximately 1.7 hectares, a landscape that seems to condense the nature of Aizu thrives.

• The mirror pond reflecting the heart: The corridor that circles the "Shinji Pond" in the center of the garden changes its scenery with each step, offering a charm akin to unraveling a picture scroll. The thatched roof of "Rakujutei" floating on the pond reflects beautifully on the water's surface, epitomizing the beauty of Aizu.
• Famous trees that color the four seasons: Spring cherry blossoms, summer water lilies, autumn foliage, and beautiful winter snow hanging. The trees change their expressions with each season, bringing new emotions every time you visit.

■ The "Herb Garden" of wisdom and compassion

The reason this garden is called "Miyakuen" lies in the vast herb garden that spreads beside the pond.

• Plants that save lives: About 400 types of medicinal herbs that were once cultivated to save the people from epidemics. This tradition is still preserved today, wafting a gentle fragrance along with the weight of history.
• A moment at the tea house: Enjoying "herbal tea" made from herbs harvested in the garden, in front of a breathtaking view that the lords must have gazed upon. A luxurious and tranquil time flows, as if being released from the core of the body.

Sharing the scenery once viewed by former lords, and savoring history with all five senses. In this paradise where the wisdom and aesthetics of Aizu harmonize, why not fill your own heart with a "drop of healing"?