The garden consists of a flat garden, which surrounds Okushoin (a study in the back of a residence) in the north, west, and south, and Shoten-ike in the south of Shoten-do. The area around Shoten-ike is planted with pines and maples, creating rich scenery. In 1800 (the Kansei Era of the Edo Period), the Kishu Tokugawa Family’s Fukiage Palace was relocated and its construction was completed in 1801. The garden was built during this period of construction.
cultural property : historic sites and places of scenic beauty as natural monuments
type : places of scenic beauty
2286 Negoro, Iwade-shi, Wakayama-ken 649-6202
Tel：0736-62-1144
Home page : www.negoroji.org
The garden consists of a flat garden, which surrounds Okushoin (a study in the back of a residence) in the north, west, and south, and Shoten-ike in the south of Shoten-do. A section with a Tsukiyama (artificial hill) and a pond is located to the north and west of Okushoin. The pond is at the foot of the hill in the back with a waterfall arrangement at the north front. The water flows down three levels of the tall stone arrangement. There are two low islands, big and small, with two stone bridges. There is also an Ukishima (detached island), and the islands and the pond edges are protected by flat stones.
The south garden of Okushoin has Tateishi (standing stones) at the south-eastern corner. There are ornamental stones, Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora) and azaleas all within in this flat garden.
Shoten-ike at the south of Shoten-do has an island at the center to worship Benzaiten (Saraswati). There are some stone arrangements nearby. Pines and maples are planted all around the pond, creating diverse scenery.