Eastern Area
"Ladle the Moon" Tokugawaen Moon Viewing Party
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An ornate Japanese garden under the brilliant moon
A decorated Japanese-style boat is lit up and floats upon Ryusen Pond for a stunning view of the moon. Enjoy the beauty of a Japanese garden in a whole new light—moonlight—during this characteristically Japanese moon viewing event.
Main events
Moon viewing party with lit-up Japanese-style boat
• Date: Wed, Sep 18–Thu, Sep 19
• Location: Ryusen Pond
Note:
• Held even in light rain.
Moon Viewing Childhood Bandits
• Date and time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm; Sun, Sep 15
• Location: In front of Tokugawaen Garden Hall
Notes:
• Held inside Garden Hall should rainy weather occur.
• Available to 150 children on a first-come, first-served basis.
Classic music performance
• Date and time: 6:30 pm–7:15 pm; Wed, Sep 18
• Location: Tokugawaen Garden Hall
• Capacity: 90 people
Black Gate Handmade Market
• Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sat, Sep 14–Sun, Sep 15
• Location: Plaza outside Tokugawa Art Museum
Black Gate Style Market
• Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday)
• Location: Plaza outside Tokugawa Art Museum
• Date: Wed, Sep 18–Thu, Sep 19
• Location: Ryusen Pond
Note:
• Held even in light rain.
Moon Viewing Childhood Bandits
• Date and time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm; Sun, Sep 15
• Location: In front of Tokugawaen Garden Hall
Notes:
• Held inside Garden Hall should rainy weather occur.
• Available to 150 children on a first-come, first-served basis.
Classic music performance
• Date and time: 6:30 pm–7:15 pm; Wed, Sep 18
• Location: Tokugawaen Garden Hall
• Capacity: 90 people
Black Gate Handmade Market
• Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sat, Sep 14–Sun, Sep 15
• Location: Plaza outside Tokugawa Art Museum
Black Gate Style Market
• Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday)
• Location: Plaza outside Tokugawa Art Museum
Spot information
Tokugawaen is a Japanese garden with walkways winding around a central pond symbolizing the ocean. The waterfall and steams utilize the differences in elevation to create an enjoyable, dynamic landscape. The park was once a residence of the old samurai manor can still be seen in the black gate at the entrance.
Details
| Schedule |
Wed, Sep 18–Thu, Sep 19, 2024 Notes: • Held even in light rain. • Traditional moon viewing day is Tue, Sep 17. |
|---|---|
| Regular Holiday | Tue, Sep 17 |
| Time | 9:30 am–8:30 pm (admission until 8:00 pm) |
| Venue | Tokugawaen Garden |
| Cost | Requires a fee |
| Price Details | • Adults: JPY 300 • Seniors residing in Nagoya (ages 65 and older): JPY 100 • Junior high school ages and younger: Free of charge |
| Access | • Near the Tokugawaen, The Tokugawa Art Museum, Hosa Library Bus Stop on the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru. • 3-min. walk from Tokugawaen Shindeki Bus Stop on the City Bus's Main No. 2 Line. • 10-min. walk from the South Gate of Ozone Station on the JR Chuo Line. • 15-min. walk from Exit 1 of Kurumamichi Station on the Sakura-dori Subway Line. • 15-min. walk from Exit 3 of Ozone Station on the Meijo Subway Line. |
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