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Founded in 1692 by Mitsukuni Tokugawa (also called "Mito-Komon") of the Yorifusa branch of the Tokugawa family, Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the most beautiful garden in Tokyo.

The scenery imitates famous Chinese and Japanese sites. Every season has its own splendor. the several varieties of cherry trees blossoming from late March to early April make it one of the best "hanami" spot in Tokyo. Autumn leaves are also particularily attractive.

Opening date
Land area
Number of trees
Variety of plants


Opening hours
Admission fee
Address
Nearest station
3 April 1938
70,847 m2
Tall trees : 4,030 / Shrubs : 168 + 17,700 m2 / Lawn : 1,300 m2
Pines, maples (momiji), weeping cherry trees, Yoshino cherry trees, yellow cherry trees, plum trees, azaleas, wisterias, hydrangeas, irises, amaryllises, water lilies, lotuses, nutmeg trees
9am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm). Closed from 29 December to 1 January
300 yen
Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
2min walk from Iidabashi (Oedo-line, Exit 6), 8min walk JR Iidabashi (JR, Tozai, Yurakucho & Namboku lines), 8min walk from Korakuen (Marunouchi & Namboku lines)

Surrounding areas

  • Koishikawa Botanical Garden (North-West)
  • Kagurazaka (South-West)
  • Kudanshita & Yasukuni Jinja (South)
  • Jimbocho - Ochanomizu (South-East)
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