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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

An urban garden of high aesthetic value and Tokyo's oldest daimyo (feudal lord) garden.

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Located in Korakuen, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, this is a stroll garden with a central pond and landscaped hills and spring water. The garden embodies four landscapes: sea, mountains, rivers, and countryside, offering changing views as one walks around. Incorporating Chinese scenic spots and styles such as the Engetsu Bridge and Seiko Tsutsumi, it presents a world beautifully balancing Japanese and Chinese elements.

The garden is designated both a special historic site and a special place of scenic beauty under the Cultural Properties Protection Law. Only it and Hama-Rikyu Gardens have received this double designation in Kanto.

Highlight

  • Located in the center of Tokyo, this space filled with nature and history is about 1.5 times the size of the Tokyo Dome.
  • It is said to be the earliest completed daimyo garden in the Edo period, influencing garden design throughout Japan.
  • The beautiful landscape can be enjoyed throughout the year, with plum, cherry, iris, red spider lilies, autumn leaves, and yukitsuri (snow hanging).
  • There are photogenic buildings scattered throughout, such as the Tōtenkyō (a red bridge) and a Chinese-style gate.

Photos

  • Tōtenkyō

    Tōtenkyō

  • Weeping cherry blossoms

    Weeping cherry blossoms

  • Beautiful autumn foliage

    Beautiful autumn foliage

  • Iris

    Iris

Official FAQs

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

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

Available in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Tokyo-Free Wi-Fi is available

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

There are no coin lockers, but items can be stored for free at the ticket counter.

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Are there toilets in the park?
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There are three locations.

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-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3811-3015
Closed
End and beginning of the year (December 29th-January 1st)
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
General admission: 300 yen, 65 years or older: 150 yen (Admission is free for children in elementary school and younger and middle school students residing or attending school in Tokyo.)
※Free Admission Days: May 4th, October 1st
Access
(1) About 3 minutes on foot from Iidabashi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
(2) About 8 minutes on foot from Iidabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Yurakucho Line, and Nanboku Line
(3) About 8 minutes on foot from Suidobashi Station on the JR Sobu Line
(4) About 8 minutes on foot from Korakuen Station on the JR Sobu Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website(Japanese)
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