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A guest house built for the Meiji emperor, its garden by Ogawa Jihei, who defined the modern Japanese garden.
About this place
Keiunkan is a state guesthouse in Minatomachi, Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. The garden part is designated a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan. In 1887 (Meiji 20), it was built by the businessman Asami Matazo as a temporary residence (a facility used for temporary stays) for Emperor Meiji. The name is said to have been given by Ito Hirobumi, then prime minister. The pond-strolling garden of the main garden (Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan) is a representative work of the master 7th Ogawa Jihei and is famous as one of the masterpieces of modern Japanese gardens. The Nagahama Bonsai Plum Exhibition is held every year from January to March.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1887 Highlights / collection：Emperor Meiji's temporary residence, Garden by Ogawa Jihei Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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