Park & Garden
Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden)
📍 Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden), Tokyo, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Tokyo
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- About 300 yen
- Address
- Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden), Tokyo, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.7070, 139.7480
Introduction
Koishikawa Kōrakuen is an Edo-period daimyo garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, begun by the Mito Tokugawa family in 1629 and one of the city's oldest surviving gardens. Using the shukkei technique it recreates famous Japanese and Chinese scenery in miniature, with ponds, hills and teahouses changing across the seasons.
✨ Highlights
1
Edo garden
Begun 1629, one of Tokyo's oldest daimyo gardens.
2
Shukkei craft
Miniatures of Lake Biwa, Mount Lu and other famous scenery.
3
Four seasons
Plum, cherry, maple and snow in turn.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：1-6-6 Kōraku, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours
→Ticket Information：About 300 yen
💡 Tips
• Five minutes' walk from Tokyo Dome — combine both.
• Cherry and autumn-leaf seasons draw the crowds.
• The teahouse serves matcha and sweets.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden)?
About 300 yen
Any practical tips for visiting Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden)?
Five minutes' walk from Tokyo Dome — combine both. Cherry and autumn-leaf seasons draw the crowds.
How long should I spend at Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden)?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
