Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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A garden constructed by Mito Komon
Koishikawa Korakuen is a garden located west of Tokyo Dome that was constructed by Mito Komon. It is located just a short walk from the C3 exit of Iidabashi Station on the Oedo Line, and has convenient access. With the Oizumi pond which was created to be in the shape of Lake Biwa as the centre of the park, it is surrounded by plum trees transplanted from Mito's Girakuen, as well as the oldest building in the park, Tokujin-do Temple, built by Tokukawa Mitsukuni. There are many sightseeing spots in the garden that are filled with the essence Kyoto and China's traditional aesthetics, such as Tsutenbashi, Onoba Falls, Marshuku Bridge, and Seiho dike, which are modeled after famous places in Kyoto. There is a tea house called Shotoku-tei next to the banks of Lake Saiko, where you can enjoy Japanese traditional meals and green tea while looking at the beautiful garden. The weeping cherry trees, estimated to be 60 years old, are also excellent.
There are three clean washrooms in the park (the washroom at the inner yard is currently closed due to construction work). There is also a resting area in front of the toilets on the north side for large groups of people. There are shops where you can buy Japanese-style souvenirs such as tea utensils, letter paper and hand towel, as well as Japanese sweets such as cherry-blossom cakes. The park's guide map is available in English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, French and Spanish. There is also a commemorative stamp.
There are many small hills and stairs here and there, but you can use a wheelchair or a stroller from the area around Kantoku-tei, which is about one-third of the park, to the south of Oizumi.
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1-chome-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo -
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09:00-17:00
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