It's located next to Hotel Yamacho, in front of a three-story Western-style building painted blue.
The wave-shaped bench has a small roof to offer some shade.
The bench itself is like a work of art, but it feels a bit out of place in the Japanese garden, though it certainly catches your eye.
By the way, Ako had a water supply system in the Edo period, providing water to the houses throughout the town. There's an explanatory sign about it as well.

It's located next to Hotel Yamacho, in front of a three-story Western-style building painted blue.
The wave-shaped bench has a small roof to offer some shade.
The bench itself is like a work of art, but it feels a bit out of place in the Japanese garden, though it certainly catches your eye.
By the way, Ako had a water supply system in the Edo period, providing water to the houses throughout the town. There's an explanatory sign about it as well.