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Koraku / Iidabashi
A garden of borrowed landscapes.
Koishikawa Korakuen brings a pond, winding paths and references to famous Japanese and Chinese landscapes into the middle of Tokyo. Walk slowly enough for the view to change as you turn each corner.
- Adult admission
- ¥300
- Hours
- 09:00–17:00; entry until 16:30
- Closed
- 29 December–1 January
- Suggested time
- 60–90 minutes
- Best for
- Garden design and seasonal walks
- Terrain
- Outdoor paths, steps and uneven surfaces
Follow the pond, then explore
The garden began in the early Edo period under the Mito Tokugawa family. Start by orienting yourself around the water, then take smaller paths. Seasonal colour changes the experience, but the layout is worth seeing beyond peak foliage dates.
Make the weather part of your plan
Wear shoes suitable for outdoor paths and leave extra time after rain. This is a historic garden, not the similarly named amusement-park area nearby. For a longer afternoon, continue toward Iidabashi and Kagurazaka.
Location & access
Koishikawa Korakuen
1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Neighbourhood
Koraku / Iidabashi
Choose the garden entrance before navigating: Iidabashi and Suidobashi serve different approaches. Consult the official access map.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association — garden history and admission
- Official current notices and access map
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.