Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden, is located in Georgetown, Kentucky on the north fork of Elkhorn Creek.
A garden inside Georgetown
You can stay in Georgetown
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn is inside Georgetown, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Louisville
Louisville is about 59 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2000
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn dates from 2000. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Georgetown. Green months are the mild ones.
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden, is located in Georgetown, Kentucky on the north fork of Elkhorn Creek. The 6-acre (24,000 m2) garden is designed to have the appearance of a Japanese style strolling garden.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 6 acres
- Established
- 2000
Where to stay near Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Georgetown (24) and Lexington (112).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Yuko-En on the Elkhorn | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | in town | — | 24 16 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 40,883 | $265K | B− |
| Lexington | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 112 92 hotels · 9 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 329,751 | $294K | C− |
| Frankfort | 16 mi west | 25 min | 15 11 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 28,657 | $184K | C |
| Versailles | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 9 4 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 10,734 | $286K | A− |
| Paris | 16 mi east | 25 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 10,130 | $186K | B− |
| Nicholasville | 23 mi south | 35 min | 10 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 33,857 | $227K | C+ |
| Winchester | 25 mi southeast | 40 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 19,514 | $188K | C− |
| Stamping Ground | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 843 | $204K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw128 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
214 mi Stadium & arenaKroger Field
312 mi Stadium & arenaRupp Arena
61 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium65 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
61 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
61 mi MuseumCreation Museum1.2M visitors a year
411 mi GardenLexington CemeteryPhoto credits
Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Kroger Field: Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rupp Arena: The original uploader was Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Creation Museum: Creashin at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lexington Cemetery: Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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Visiting Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
Is Yuko-En on the Elkhorn in Georgetown?
Yes. It’s inside Georgetown, KY.
When is the best time to visit Yuko-En on the Elkhorn?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Yuko-En on the Elkhorn from Louisville and Cincinnati?
About 59 miles west of Louisville and about 64 miles north of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Yuko-En on the Elkhorn?
Blue Grass (LEX), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Yuko-En on the Elkhorn?
Lexington (14 mi, 112 places to stay), Georgetown (in town, 24 places to stay) and Frankfort (16 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from people in Georgetown
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Georgetown’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.