Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Rakusan-en is a traditional Japanese garden in the town of Kanra, Gunma. It became a national Place of Scenic Beauty in 2000. Our source says little more than that, so this page is short.
Tomioka Silk Mill is about 3.8 km away. We have not checked opening hours, fees or a public-transport route.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Rakusan-en Konmei Pond 1 — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Rakusan-en southeast garden pond — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Rakusan-en palace ruins — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Rakusan-en central gate — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Rakusan-en Ume-no-chaya — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Rakusan-en Konmei Pond 2 — photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Stoned wall 01 — ANAKA Juuyoh · CC BY 2.0 · source · resized
What this place is
The Rakusan-en (楽山園, Sakai-shi teien) is a traditional Japanese garden located in the town of Kanra, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It became a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in 2000.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Park & garden
Getting there
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