Yushien is a Japanese garden created with the magnificent nature and legends of Shimane Prefecture in mind.

Daikon Island in the Nakaumi area is visited by 300,000 tourists a year, but in the past there were not many tourists, so the idea of creating a Japanese garden as a tourism resource for the island was the origin of this garden.

After a long planning period, the park finally opened in 1975. It is said that the name ``Yushien'' was taken from the character ``Yu'' of the person who invented it, Yuzo.

The 40,000 square meter grounds include not only a strolling garden with a pond, but also a peony hall where you can enjoy peony flowers throughout the year.

Korean ginseng is still often consumed as a nourishing and tonic agent, but the one produced on Daikon Island is called "Unshu ginseng" and is highly rated overseas as a luxury product comparable to authentic Korean ginseng. I'm getting it.

There is also ``Unshu ginseng no Sato'' on the premises where Unshu ginseng is processed and sold, and you can observe the process of making Unshu ginseng.

■ Basic information
Name: Yushien
Address: 1260-2 Hairi, Yatsuka-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest station: JR Matsue Station (25 minutes by bus)
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Price: (as below)
No regular holiday
Parking: Parking available on site

■ Admission fee
General: 1,000 yen
Children: 500 yen (high school students and under)

*Please check the website for detailed information.