What other travelers are saying about Mohri Garden, Hofu
A place with lots of Scenic Beauty.
We visited during Autumn season and enjoyed the color of Nature. There is a Museum named Mori Museum but having shortage of time we just visited the garden only.
Entry Fee:
Mori Garden: 400 yen
Mori Museum: 1000 Yen
But if you bye both it will cost for 1200 Yen.
A very beautiful place to visit at Hofu City.
One of the best gardens in Yamaguchi. I’ll take this over Shukkeien in Hiroshima any day. Large sprawling grounds with massive tōrō (stone lanterns) and scenic paths that are great for exploring. Every scene is impressive. Parking is a short distance from the entrance and well marked with vending machines and a bathroom. Don’t park in the gravel next to the first gate as that’s a buss turn-around easement. The entrance to the garden is through the first gate and a short uphill walk on the path to the right.
We had one hour to go around the huge house so our visit was brief. But it was interesting to see the lord's residence. A lot of history but puzzled there was no English guidebook or information. If printing on paper is not eco, perhaps they can resort to e-book information attached to the house.
The maple trees are almost at full color now. The place is not so big but there are quite some good areas to relax and take some photos.
Best to visit in Spring or Autumn when it's more colourful
Garden admission costs 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children. If you want to visit both the garden and museum, a combined ticket is available for adults at 1,200 yen and students at 250 yen. The garden is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. Please note that the garden is closed from December 22nd to December 31st each year.
From Hofu Station, take the north exit and board the Bocho Bus from bus stop #2 bound for Amidaji. Get off at Mori Hontei Iriguchi bus stop and walk 6 minutes to reach the garden. If you're coming from further away, Shin-Yamaguchi Station is accessible via the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo (approximately 4.5 hours) or Osaka, then connect to local transport to reach Hofu.
Mohri Garden is designed as a walking garden arranged around a central pond called Hyotan Pond, which you can view from a scenic bridge. The garden is famous for being one of Japan's premier "Nioi-zakura" gardens, meaning it's planted to provide color and visual interest throughout all four seasons. Visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn leaves depending on the season. You can also tour the 1916 main residence made entirely of Japanese cypress with gold-flake painted panels, and visit the Mohri Museum to see National Treasures.
Yes, Mohri Garden provides free parking for up to 120 cars, making it convenient for visitors traveling by car. The garden covers a vast area and is designed for leisurely walking, so wear comfortable shoes. As this is a historic cultural site and nationally designated scenic beauty spot, visitors should expect a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere perfect for appreciating traditional Japanese garden design and seasonal natural beauty.
