stroll garden with a central pond; large garden best enjoyed by walking around
A traditional Japanese garden design where visitors walk along a path around a central pond to enjoy changing views. Often contrasted with 座観式庭園 (zakan-shiki teien), a garden meant to be viewed from a fixed seat.
Kenroku-en is a representative stroll garden.
In a stroll garden, you can enjoy the changing scenery as you walk.