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11-682: In the early Edo period (1603-1867), Tokugawa Mitsutomo (1625-1700), the second lord of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan , established a vast residence called the Ōzone Shimoyashiki . After his death, the property was passed on to the families of his three retainers Naruse, Ishiko, and Watanabe, until the Meiji Restoration of 1867, when ownership was returned to the Owari Tokugawa. In 1931, Tokugawa Yoshichika (1886-1976),

22-524: A palatial palace with extensive gardens some distance from Nagoya Castle . He also had the Aoi Oshitayashiki constructed. In addition to his official wife (a daughter of Shōgun Tokugawa Iemitsu), Mitsutomo had at least 10 official concubines, by whom he had 17 children (11 male, 6 female). Noted for his accomplishments in the Japanese tea ceremony and Japanese calligraphy , Mitsutomo

33-600: The 19th head of the Tokugawa family, decided that "the time had come to present the property to the community", and donated the land of 23,000 m2 and buildings to the City of Nagoya. Included in the donation were family treasures and the establishment of the Owari Tokugawa Reimeikai Foundation. The City opened the garden in 1932, and the foundation opened the art museum in 1935. The garden however

44-591: The Valley bush, peach trees, azalea, fringed iris, rhododendron, calanthe, Satsuki azalea, tea of heaven, iris, gardenia, lilyturf, cluster amaryllis , Japanese silver leaf, Reineckea, and sasanqua. [REDACTED] Media related to Tokugawa Garden at Wikimedia Commons This article related to a garden in Japan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tokugawa Mitsutomo Tokugawa Mitsutomo ( 徳川 光友 , August 31, 1625 – November 26, 1700)

55-402: The courtesy title of Dainagon , and a week later was awarded 2nd Court Rank. On April 25, 1693, he officially retired, turning his offices and position as clan heed to his son, Tokugawa Tsunanari ; however, although officially retired, he continued to wield all political power using his son's name, until his son's death on July 1, 1699. During this period, he lived at the Ōzone Oshitayashiki ,

66-462: The destruction of World War II, is made out of wood and has a gable roof. The garden has a large pond in the middle. Surrounding it are waterfalls, promenades, various tea houses, and bridges. Seasonal blooms of the flowers include Japanese Apricot ( ume ), peony ( botan ), iris ( hanashobu ), and maple ( momiji ). Flowers include winter camellia, camellia, Japanese witch-hazel, Shan Zhu Zu, Japanese apricot, apricot, Japanese pachysandra, Lily of

77-498: Was daimyō of Owari Domain during early Edo period Japan . Tokugawa Mitsutomo was the eldest son of the first daimyō of Owari Domain , Tokugawa Yoshinao by a concubine. He undertook his genpuku ceremony under Shōgun Tokugawa Iemitsu on May 3, 1630, and was given the adult name of the "Mitsuyoshi", which included the same kanji "Mitsu" as the Shōgun. As a further sign of favor, his official wife, Chiyohime later Reisen-in,

88-596: Was also the daughter of shōgun Tokugawa Iemitsu. His childhood name was Gorōta (五郎太). On the death of his father on June 28, 1650, he became the 2nd Tokugawa daimyō of Owari Domain, with lower 3rd court rank and the courtesy title of Captain of the Right Imperial Guards. He completed the clan mortuary temple of Kenchu-ji the following year, and was raised to upper 3rd court rank and Chūnagon on August 12, 1653. On November 1, 1671, he formally changed his name to "Mitsutomo". On May 4, 1690, he received

99-531: Was built, along with a stroll-style pond to complete its atmosphere. To the south of the garden, the Hōsa Library houses historical materials and documents connected with the Owari Tokugawa family. Access by public transport is by Morishita Station by the Seto line or Ōzone Station by the subway Meijo line. Access to the complex is through the main gate, called Kuro-mon (Black Gate). The gate, which survived

110-402: Was destroyed during World War II , leaving only the main gate intact. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the art museum in 1985, nationwide fundraising led by local economic organisations made possible extensive renovations and expansion of the museum. In 2004, aiming to unite many historical inheritances found in the region, the garden, a sanctuary of modern samurai culture representing Japan

121-580: Was especially noted as a master of the Shinkage-ryū style of Japanese swordsmanship , having been taught by the Owari Yagyū clan . He proved so adept that he was named the 6th sōke by Yagyū Toshikane , and added a number of teaching concepts to the ryū . His grave is at the Owari Tokugawa clan temple of Kenchū-ji in Nagoya. Dainagon Too Many Requests If you report this error to

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