Ninomaru Garden

In keeping with traditional Japanese garden design, this garden is conceived around a large central pond and contains stones in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. In the center of the pond are three islands; Horai-jima (Island of Eternal Happiness), Tsuru-jima (Crane Island), and Kame-jima (Turtle Island). The design of the garden is attributed to the reknowned tea master and landscape architect Kobori Enshu (1579-1647).