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The garden has a reputation for the beauty of the harmony of famous stones and pine trees collected from all over Japan, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of Japan in a circular fountain garden.
The Kiyosumi Gardens are a circular garden with a fountain, an artificial hill, and a dry landscape garden. In 1878, industrialist Yataro Iwasaki purchased the site of a dilapidated mansion and planned to create a garden. After his death, work continued on the garden, which was completed in 1880 as the Fukagawa Fellowship Garden. In 1932, the garden was opened to the public, and in March 1979, it was designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 1977, an additional site adjacent to the west side of the garden opened as an open park, which is still the current configuration now.
There are three different types of "rock crossing" in the park, and you can enjoy the changing scenery as you walk along. Also, on days when it is quietly raining or after it has rained, the various stones in the park shine beautifully in the rain, giving them a different look. Since there are relatively few visitors on rainy days, this sight is popular to only a very few. The park on the west side of the garden has a lawn, a pergola, and about 20 cherry trees, making it a popular place for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
Normally, Japanese guides are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and English guides are available on the second Sunday of every month.
“Mt. Fuji”, the tallest and largest artificial mountain in Kiyosumi Gardens
Panoramic view of the garden
“Sensui”, a pond with three islands
"Rock crossing" and "pavilion in a garden"
Some reviews are translated by AI.
You can see thoughtful design everywhere here. The pond, plants, and buildings are all carefully maintained.
The garden is really well maintained. When I stood on the little bridge, the koi and turtles came right up to me. I felt a bit bad about not feeding them anything.
The entrance fee is pretty cheap—just JPY 150. You can easily spend an afternoon in the garden. The plants and landscaping are really well maintained.
Wandering freely in this elegant Japanese garden is such a relaxing experience. If I could enjoy a cup of green tea with some wagashi here, that would be pure happiness.
You can enjoy the garden's scenery as you walk along the paths, and even cross a small bridge into the pond area. The beautiful views of the garden are all right there.
