Sightseeing
Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden)
📍 Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Koishikawa Kōraku Garden), Tokyo, Japan
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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
→Admission：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
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.
