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Hotel New Otani Japanese Garden
The Japanese garden at the heart of a city with ambience from Edo Period.
This Japanese garden in the Hotel New Otani has a history of more than 400 years. It was recorded as part of the residence of Kato Kiyomasa, a samurai general during early Edo Period and as a garden of the Ii Family who was influential in the Edo Shogunate. Today, it belongs to the Hotel, opened to the guests and to the public for free.
A half of the hotel’s premises, nearly 8 acres, is the Japanese garden in the strolling style around a big pond with a bridge and boulders that depict a scenery. As you walk around the pond, you will get to see a divine scenery unbelievable that it is in the middle of a city - Seisen Pond where migrating herons and ducks are said to fly in, Taikobashi bridges bright in vermilion against rich greenery, the 6m-tall “Big Waterfall,” etc.
After sunset, the garden is lit up into different effects from the day time throughout the year.
Highlights
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A strolling Japanese garden with more than 400 years of history.
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Located in the Hotel New Otani and opened to the guests and to the public for free.
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After sunset, the garden is lit up throughout the year.
Photos
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The historical strolling-style garden which belonged to Ii Family’s garden
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The graceful vermilion Taikobashi bridge is a popular photo spot
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Immersive illuminations themed around the four seasons.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Some of the hotel staff understand multiple languages.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, it is.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Free Wi-Fi is available inside the Hotel.
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Are coin lockers available?
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No, but we can keep a luggage in the cloak (may not be available for some items).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ホテルニューオータニ 日本庭園
- Postal Code
- 102-8578
- Address
- 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3265-1111
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
- 6:00am - 10:00pm (The garden’s open hours)
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
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1) From Tokyo Metro Akasaka-Mitsuke Station or Nagatacho Station, walk 3 min.
2) From Tokyo Metro Kojimachi Station, walk 6 min.
3) From JR Yotsuya Station, walk 8 min. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Website
- Official Website (English)
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