🗺️ Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (小石川後楽園)

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📝 Introduction

A highly ornamental and one of the oldest daimyo gardens in Tokyo.

📖 Details

Situated in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, this is a strolling garden centered around a pond. The garden features four types of landscapes: sea, mountains, rivers, and rice fields, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of changing views as they walk. In addition, there are architectural elements like the Engetsu Bridge and the Seiraku-tei, which incorporate Chinese landscape and style, creating an elegant world that blends Japanese and Chinese aesthetics. Designated as a National Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty under the Cultural Properties Protection Law, the only gardens in the Kanto region with dual designation are Koishikawa Korakuen and Hama-Rikyu Onshi Teien.

⭐ Highlights

Located in the heart of Tokyo, covering an area about 1.5 times that of Tokyo Dome, it is filled with a sense of nature and history. This was the first major daimyo garden of the Edo period and is said to have influenced garden designs across Japan. Throughout the year, you can see different beautiful landscapes featuring plum blossoms (梅花), cherry blossoms (櫻花), Japanese irises (花菖薄), red spider lilies (彼岸花), autumn leaves (紅葉), and the snow hanging method (雪吊). The garden includes many picturesque structures, such as the Tsuten Bridge (通天橋) and the Karimon Gate (唐門), making it a great spot for photography.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you provide foreign language manuals? (If yes, please let me know what languages are available.)

A: There are manuals available in English, French, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Q: Is there free Wi-Fi in this area?

A: There is free Wi-Fi available called "Tokyo-Free Wi-Fi."

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: There are no coin-operated lockers, but the ticket office offers a free luggage storage service.

Q: Is there a restroom in the park?

A: There are restrooms located in three areas within the park.

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

1-6-6 Kōraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

📞 Phone

03-3811-3015

🌐 Website

Visit Official Website

🚇 Transport

(1) Approximately a 3-minute walk from the Toei Subway Oedo Line "Iidabashi" Station. (2) Approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Yurakucho Line, and Namboku Line "Iidabashi" Station. (3) Approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Sobu Line "Suidobashi" Station. (4) Approximately an 8-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Namboku Line "Korakuen" Station.