The name of this garden, ‘Hyakkaen’ (Hyakkaen), holds a deep meaning.

One theory suggests it was named after the idea that ‘plum blossoms bloom before a hundred other flowers,’ or ‘a garden where a hundred flowers bloom throughout the four seasons.’ Feel the beauty of the flowers and the garden’s sentiment contained within the name. 

Mystery of the Name] What is the meaning behind ‘Hyakkaen’? A story about plum blossoms and seasonal flowers

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden was primarily composed of 360 plum trees at the time of its opening, and was also called ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki’ (New Plum Mansion).

However, through subsequent ingenuity, it evolved into a garden where various flowers bloom throughout the four seasons, and the name ‘Hyakkaen’ became established.

In this episode, we will introduce the two theories said to be the origin of the name and unravel the story of the garden’s development.

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