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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Tokyo's oldest feudal lord's garden, renowned for its scenic beauty.

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A strolling landscape garden centered around a pond in Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo.
The garden features four types of scenery—the sea, mountains, rivers, and countryside—offering changing views as visitors explore. Chinese landscapes and architectural styles are also incorporated in features such as the Engetsu-kyo Bridge and Seiko-no-Tsutsumi, creating a harmonious blend of Japanese and Chinese aesthetics.

Under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the garden is designated as both a Special Historic Site and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Koishikawa Korakuen and Hama-rikyu Gardens are the only two sites in the Kanto region to hold both designations.

Highlights

  • A space rich in nature and history in central Tokyo, covering an area approximately 1.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
  • One of the earliest feudal lord's gardens completed during the Edo period, it is said to have influenced garden design throughout Japan.
  • Seasonal scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year, including plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, Japanese irises, red spider lilies, fall foliage, and yukitsuri ropes that protect trees from heavy snow.
  • Photogenic structures such as the vermilion Tsuten-kyo Bridge and the Karamon Gate are found throughout the garden.

Photos

  • Tsuten-kyo Bridge

    Tsuten-kyo Bridge

  • Weeping cherry tree

    Weeping cherry tree

  • The garden is also scenic during the fall foliage season

    The garden is also scenic during the fall foliage season

  • Japanese irises

    Japanese irises

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the garden?
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Tokyo-Free Wi-Fi

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Are coin-operated lockers available?
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There are no coin-operated lockers, but belongings can be stored free of charge at the ticket counter.

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Are there restrooms in the garden?
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There are three restroom facilities.

Reviews

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  • 王小鈞
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    Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens is one of Tokyo's historic daimyo gardens. The garden has a strong Chinese-inspired atmosphere, with features such as Horai Island, small bridges over flowing water, and the Karamon Gate, making you feel as though you've stepped into a classical landscape painting.

    Although the garden isn't particularly large, every area has its own distinctive scenery. The pond, lush trees, garden stones, and pavilions complement one another beautifully, making it well worth seeing. It is especially charming during cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons.

    I visited this time in the summer. The weather was clear and sunny, and the entire garden was filled with lush greenery. It lacked the colorful scenery of fall and winter, but instead had a fresh and peaceful summer atmosphere.

  • SK.Chen
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    There are ponds, wildlife, little bridges over streams, and beautiful gardens. It's a spot you can visit any time of year.

  • 張婷
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    Beautiful environment. The historical sites are perfectly preserved, and the blend with history is just seamless.

Details

Name in Japanese
小石川後楽園
Postal Code
112-0004
Address
1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
Phone
03-3811-3015
Closed on
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 1)
Hours
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Admission
Adults: ¥300; ages 65 and older: ¥150 (free for elementary school students and younger, and junior high school students who live in or attend school in Tokyo)
Free admission days: May 4 and October 1
Access
1) About a 3-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
2) About an 8-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line or the Tokyo Metro Tozai, Yurakucho, or Namboku Line
3) About an 8-minute walk from Suidobashi Station on the JR Sobu Line
4) About an 8-minute walk from Korakuen Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi or Namboku Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa