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The former Iwasaki House Garden

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The former Iwasaki House Garden

The mansion that reflects the dazzling lifestyle in the Meiji Period.

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The Iwasaki Family founded Mitsubishi. These buildings and garden were built in 1896 as a residence for Hisaya, Iwasaki Family’s third head, and were later restructured as Tokyo’s garden. The 12-acre premises used to have 20 buildings. Today, the western-style hall, the Japanese-style hall, the pool hall and the garden are preserved.

The 2-story wooden western-style building with a basement was designed by the famous British architect, Josiah Conder. It represents modern Japanese housing in western style, and the Jacobian decorations inside are a must-see.

The pool hall was also designed by Conder. The wooden structure was likened to a swiss mountain cottage, a rarity in Japan back then. The shoin-style Japanese Hall is attached to the western hall, and a prominent carpenter then, Kijuro Okawa, is said to have worked on it. All these are valuable historical architectural remains of mansions in the Period and are designated as national important cultural properties.

Highlights

  • The residence for Hisaya, Iwasaki Family’s third head, was converted into Tokyo’s garden.
  • Designed by Josiah Conder, who greatly influenced the history of modern Japanese architecture.
  • The western and Japanese halls and the pool hall are designated as national important cultural properties.

Photos

  • Iwasaki Family’s western-style guest house

    Iwasaki Family’s western-style guest house

  • The annex designed by Conder for playing pool

    The annex designed by Conder for playing pool

Official FAQs

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Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

Sorry, we don’t. There are leaflets in foreign languages.

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes

Reviews

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  • 秦晴

    The first-floor veranda of the Western-style building at the Former Iwasaki House Garden has a Tuscan vibe, while the columns on the second floor are in the Greek Ionic style. You can really feel the greatness and taste of European architecture here!

  • Norman Gale

    This is a mansion of a wealthy family, with a Western-style house, billiard room, and garden. It's a famous example of Meiji-era architecture.

Details

Name in Japanese
旧岩崎邸庭園
Postal Code
110-0008
Address
1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3823-8340
Closed
December 29 to January 1
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm(Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adult 400 yen, Age 65 or over 200 yen, Elementary schooler and younger / Middle schooler enrolled or living in Tokyo: Free
Directions
From Tokyo Metro’s Yushima Station, walk 3 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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