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Sprawling over 3.7 hectares, the Shirotori Garden is a typical Japanese garden that replicates the landscape of the Tokai area, with natural features, waterfalls and bridges.
Sprawling over 3.7 hectares, the Shirotori Garden is a typical Japanese garden that replicates the landscape of the Tokai area, with natural features, waterfalls and bridges. It has a mound representing Mt. Ontake, with a stream flowing from it representing the Kiso River, as well as an artificial beach (Shioiri no Niwa) signifying Ise Bay. Also on the grounds is Seiutei, an authentic Sukiya style tea-ceremony house.
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Japan, 〒456-0036 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Atsuta-ku, Atsuta Nishimachi, 2−2番5号
+81 52-681-8928
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