Kiyosumi Teien
Kiyosumi Teien
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OnAir803420
Tokyo, Japan26,474 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
During the "Playing with Iris" event from May 25 to June 9, 2024, I visited on May 30. Although the number of irises here was small, at 350, the irises themselves were in full bloom (see attached photo). On the other hand, "bank reinforcement work" is being carried out from late February to late October 2024 (planned), and the water level has dropped by about 40 cm. This has caused some inconvenience to the view of the park (for example, the water in Nagatoro Gorge has dried up, and the foundation below can be seen at Oiso Crossing). In addition, the earthen bridge over the "iris fields" has been closed due to deterioration. For this reason, those who are planning to visit in the near future to see the irises must be aware of these points before visiting.
Written 30 May 2024
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK506 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
A lovely Japanese garden and the perfect place to spend a few hours on a sunny day. A lot of herons were resting on the islands, turtles swimming about and enjoying the sun, koi,... There are lots of benches from where you can look over the garden and for an additional fee you can have matcha and a sweet at the tea house. Highly recommended.
Written 7 December 2023
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MS男爵
Misato, Japan3,596 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
It is a strolling garden with a pond, a hill, and a dry landscape garden.
It is said to be the site of the residence of Kinokuniya Bunzaemon, and during the Kyoho era, it became the secondary residence of Kuze Yamatonokami, the feudal lord of Sekijuku in Shimousa Province, and the garden was formed to some extent.
In the Meiji era, Iwasaki Yataro bought it and developed it as a place to entertain employees and invite VIP guests. In 1880, it became "Fukagawa Shinbutsuen", and continued to be developed into a strolling garden with forests and springs.
It has a history of being donated to the city of Tokyo after the Great Kanto Earthquake and opened to the public as a park in July 1932.
Most of the old buildings were burned down in the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo Air Raid (March 1945), but the only thing that remains is the pavilion.
Because of this history, the rockwork stands out in the garden.
There are large stones that stand out in places, such as the dry landscape garden, the dry waterfall from the hill of Mt. Fuji, and the rock crossing on the bank of the large spring.
Although it is away from the large pond, there is an iris garden behind it. This area is also a place where the cherry blossoms stand out in spring.
What I noticed while walking around the pond was that there were a lot of soft-shelled turtles.
If you see a turtle in a garden like this, it's usually a Japanese slider, but here soft-shelled turtles stand out.
You probably won't put your hands near the water, but it's still important to be careful.
It is said to be the site of the residence of Kinokuniya Bunzaemon, and during the Kyoho era, it became the secondary residence of Kuze Yamatonokami, the feudal lord of Sekijuku in Shimousa Province, and the garden was formed to some extent.
In the Meiji era, Iwasaki Yataro bought it and developed it as a place to entertain employees and invite VIP guests. In 1880, it became "Fukagawa Shinbutsuen", and continued to be developed into a strolling garden with forests and springs.
It has a history of being donated to the city of Tokyo after the Great Kanto Earthquake and opened to the public as a park in July 1932.
Most of the old buildings were burned down in the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo Air Raid (March 1945), but the only thing that remains is the pavilion.
Because of this history, the rockwork stands out in the garden.
There are large stones that stand out in places, such as the dry landscape garden, the dry waterfall from the hill of Mt. Fuji, and the rock crossing on the bank of the large spring.
Although it is away from the large pond, there is an iris garden behind it. This area is also a place where the cherry blossoms stand out in spring.
What I noticed while walking around the pond was that there were a lot of soft-shelled turtles.
If you see a turtle in a garden like this, it's usually a Japanese slider, but here soft-shelled turtles stand out.
You probably won't put your hands near the water, but it's still important to be careful.
Written 20 January 2024
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Tom B
Melbourne, Australia1,731 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
A great strolling garden. Today was a sunny Winter’s day. Lots of wildlife including herons, ducks and sun-baking turtles. As a bonus it includes a monument to the great Haiku poet Basho.
Written 6 January 2024
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Gregory T
New York City, NY62 contributions
Feb 2023
Not everyone enjoys gardens particularly, and one can 'over-load' on gardens. But this is a very nice one, with a path of stones that leads all the way round a small pond... small, but big enough to have a small island in it, some koi, and quite a lot of ducks! A pavillion was built for a stay there by Lord Kitchener when he was at the height of his powers in the British Empire... but my friends (and most people today) had no idea who he was, and so were less interested than I was in that fact... The very large stones brought from all over Japan are impressive for those interested in geology (again, perhaps few!)
Written 17 February 2023
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Tokyo J
Anglesey, UK369 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This garden is a brilliant place to visit especially if it's nice and sunny. Only a short 3 min walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station on the Tokyo Metro. It's in such a beautiful location with an uneven path going around a pond which has small turtles and koi swimming in it. There are also stepping stones that you can hop over as well. It only cost me 150 yen to enter which is a bargain. There is a tea house in the grounds but I'm not sure if it was open or not when I passed it. Many wooden benches are dotted around to rest your weary legs and admire the views around you. For the price alone, it's worth coming here.
Written 14 April 2023
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Mick
Bangkok, Thailand133 contributions
Jun 2020
Just a short trip from my hotel in Kayabacho Tokyo. I actually walked there but the gardens are a few meters walk from the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa subway station. Only 150Yen entrance fee and the gardens are lovely. Three generations of family created these gorgeous gardens. Worth the visit if you have time on your hands.
Written 12 June 2020
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みるく
Tokyo, Japan310 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
As I got older, I started to like walking in Japanese gardens, so I went here for the first time. It was raining, but it was very quaint and good for a walk. Be careful on rainy days as the rocky terrain is slippery. It was such a wonderful garden.
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Written 23 September 2024
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Yasu K
Tokyo, Japan1,698 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
I was interested in Iwasaki Yataro's garden for a long time, and finally I was able to go. There was no parking lot, so I parked in a nearby paid parking lot (the Times behind the Comfort Hotel is a hidden gem) and headed there. I recently went to Hama no Rikyu, but even though it was a slightly smaller version of that, it was privately owned... I was impressed by the wealth of the zaibatsu. There is also a teahouse inside (shoes are required, so the sight of shoes scattered at the entrance is a bit strange), and the walking path around the intricate pond offers a different atmosphere and is refreshing to the soul. Admission is 150 yen for adults. Almost all electronic money can be used (including PayPay).
Written 26 May 2024
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Jens L
Cologne, Germany69 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
...but better visit during the week or early. Living proof of the art of japanese gardens...on top of that koi, turtles, ducks and herons seem to enjoy this beauty too ;)
Written 13 November 2018
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I read somewhere online Reservation is Recommended diting peak period. I’m going on December 7th, a Saturday.. Where do I do the booking?
Written 12 October 2024
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