A Serene Japanese Garden for Cooling Off While Walking Around a Central Pond
About this spot
A traditional Japanese landscape garden developed on the former site of a samurai family chief's residence in the Chofu domain. Centered around a large pond with waterfalls and artificial hills, the garden is planted with seasonal flowers and plants. In summer, the lush greenery reflected in the pond creates a refreshing atmosphere. This is an ideal rest spot for those fatigued from exploring the castle town, offering cooling views of the water.
Season & hours
Name: 数方庭祭
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/13 (Thu) Time TBA
Venue: 下関市・忌宮神社境内
2026年8月7日から13日までの7日間、長府の忌宮神社を舞台に開催される数方庭祭は、仲哀天皇の時代にまで由来が遡るとも伝わる、1800年以上の歴史を持つ夏の大祭です。天を突くほど高く笹竹や造花で飾られた「笹竹」を若者たちが頭上に掲げ、「切りひょうたん」の掛け声とともに境内を練り歩く姿は勇壮そのもの。夜が更けるにつれて境内は多くの見物客で埋め尽くされ、幾本もの高い笹竹が夜空に揺れる光景は、他の地域では見られない下関ならではの迫力あるまつりです。
Tips
会場周辺は夜になると多くの見物客でにぎわい、駐車場が早い時間に満車になることがあります。境内は人が密集するため、小さな子ども連れは無理に前方へ行かず、少し離れた場所から見守るのも安心です。
Tips
Within walking distance from Chofu Mouri Residence. An admission fee applies. The garden has many benches, making it comfortable for families with young children.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes. As evening approaches, the breeze across the pond becomes increasingly refreshing.
Access & map
〒752-0986 Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Chofu Kurogomon-Higashi-cho 8-11
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Suhou-tei Matsuri (数方庭祭) Full-Day Experience Course
Yamaguchi
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