Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Name: Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Address: 1-chōme-6-6 Kōraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004, Japan
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (200)・Garden・Tourist Attraction・Park・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden was built in the early 17th century and is one of Tokyo's oldest and most important traditional gardens. Designed by the Mito Tokugawa family, this garden is a great example of the Japanese concept of "borrowed scenery" where the surrounding landscape is incorporated into the garden to make it more beautiful.

The garden has all the classic Japanese garden elements; ponds, streams, hills, stones, and plants arranged in a very deliberate way to represent famous scenes from Chinese and Japanese landscapes. It’s a stroll garden where you follow a winding path and see a series of composed views that evoke different natural landscapes.

Seasonal changes play a crucial role in the garden's appeal, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn leaves, and the serene beauty of snow in winter, each offering a different experience of the garden's beauty.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is not just a place to relax and enjoy nature, it’s a cultural heritage site that gives you a glimpse into the history and philosophy of Japanese garden design, so it’s a great resource to learn about Japan’s gardening tradition.

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 3-3811-3015

Website

www.tokyo-park.or.jp

The area

Address

1-chōme-6-6 Kōraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

A nice place to spend a few hours relaxing with nature. Not a lot of flowers yet but the view is already mesmerizing. I would love to come back once spring is in full swing. I went on a Monday afternoon so the place was not crowded and I got to enjoy some peace and quiet.

Mae Saschiel Montallana

Mar 10, 2025

The garden is not too big so you can explore everything in a couple of hours. Went just in time for the plum blossoms to bloom and the flowers were beautiful and smelled really nice. They also had a stamp rally event going on so it’s a nice souvenir to commemorate the trip.

Ysh Rivera

Mar 4, 2025

This is one among the best place for Autumn Foliage. The entry fee is just 300yen for adults and it is very spacious. Went especially for Autumn leaves and it is not over yet. If we hurry, will get some good photos. And this Garden was created with reference to the various famous places within Japan. It is better to visit when it is sunny, have fun.

Beyond Bōken

Dec 10, 2024

A very old and beautiful park located in the heart of Tokyo. I visited last November on a Sunday, and the park was pleasantly quiet, which made the experience even more enjoyable. There are plenty of signs and explanations, which really help to appreciate the significance and beauty of the place. The entrance fee is very affordable, but do be aware that the restaurant inside is quite expensive for what it offers.

Axel R

Dec 25, 2024

Visitors praise the beauty, tranquility, and value of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden in Tokyo, Japan. Some say it's one of the top botanical gardens in the world. "A relaxing place in the city center" "The garden was easily seen within one hour" "The entrance fee was 300 Yen (a bargain)!" "The garden was wonderful, and the price was very, reasonable" "The feeling of calm there, of a self-contained world, is remarkable"