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The 7th lord of Uwajima, Date Munetada, built this pond stroll garden for his retirement and named it after a line by Date Masamune. Bamboo of many kinds stands round the water, for the family crest of bamboo and sparrows. A wisteria trellis in the shape of an arched bridge crosses the pond, and the irises open in early June.
Three things the plaques won't tell you
- It opens at 08:30, before the keep and the market.
- In winter check the day: it closes on Mondays from mid-December to the end of February.
- Ask the desk to call a taxi back to the wharf.
A wisteria trellis in the shape of an arched bridge crosses the pond, and the irises open in early June.
Questions people ask here
How far is Tensha-en from Uwajima Castle?
About 560 m, 8 minutes on foot, from Noboritachi-mon, the castle’s south gate, by our estimate.
When is Tensha-en closed?
On Mondays from the second Monday of December to the end of February (the next day if the Monday is a holiday), and from 28 December to 1 January. It is open every day for the rest of the year.