The garden's central pond represents the Ise Bay, while the main hill, 'Shirotori-yama', is modeled after Mount Ontake.
The water features throughout the park are designed to represent the flow from the Kiso River system into the sea.
The Seiu-tei tea house was constructed using high-quality Japanese cedar and cypress.
The garden serves as a venue for the 'Moon Viewing' festival during the autumn months.
It is situated on the grounds of the former Nagoya International Orchid Show site.
Shirotori Garden is a 3.7-hectare stroll-style Japanese garden designed to represent the geographical landscape of the Chubu region. The park features a central pond that symbolizes Ise Bay, with artificial hills representing Mount Ontake and a stream flowing into the Kiso River. The garden includes the Seiu-tei tea house, an architectural structure built in the Sukiya style that hosts traditional tea ceremonies. Wooden walkways traverse the pond, providing vantage points for observing koi and seasonal flora. It serves as a retreat from urban Nagoya, emphasizing water as a core thematic element. The grounds are meticulously landscaped with pines, maples, and stone features following the topography of the Kiso River basin.
The wooden bridge overlooking the pond with the reflection of the Seiu-tei tea house.
Visit the tea house to experience an authentic matcha service within a traditional room.
Stay on the clearly marked wooden paths to avoid damaging the delicate moss and stone arrangements.
Check the garden's calendar for seasonal 'illumination' events during autumn foliage season.
Attempting to feed the koi in the pond or stepping off the designated stone and wooden paths.
Closed on Mondays. If a public holiday falls on a Monday, the garden is open on that day and closed the following Tuesday.
Maintain a quiet tone; remove shoes before entering the interior of the tea ceremony rooms.
