Kiyosumi Garden In Tokyo, A Dream Garden Built By A Millionaire

Recommended Spots at Kiyosumi Garden

Here some must see spots to check out at Kiyosumi Garden.

Gazebo

The Japanese building on the side of the pond is a gazebo. In 1909, the Iwasaki family built the gazebo to welcome Horatio Kitchener from the United Kingdom. It is in the ideal location to view the garden’s pond. You can rent out the gazebo for three and a half hours for only 5500 yen. If you would like to rent it out, you’ll need to make a reservation by phone.

Mt. Fuji

There are a number of artificial hills throughout Kiyosumi Garden but the biggest hill in the garden is dubbed Mount Fuji. Every year during March, the satsuki azaleas and azaleas planted on the hills bloom and in the early morning sun you can enjoy a view much like that of the red Fuji.

Kiyosumi Garden’s Seasonal Events

You can experience a number of different flowers in bloom throughout the different seasons in Kiyosumi Garden. The beauty of the irises in June is especially famous.

June: Iris Festival

From the beginning to the middle of June, you’ll be greeted by the 350 iris plants within the garden. During this time, you can experience lectures from specialists on how to properly appreciate the art of cultivating irises. There are also exhibitions displaying photographs of various kinds of irises.

In addition to that, the beauty of the autumn leaves is also of high reputation.

Sightseeing Spots Around Kiyosumi Garden

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Near to Kiyosumi Garden are the Ryogoku Sumo Hall and the Edo-Tokyo Museum, places perfect for sightseeing. In order to get to the Ryogoku Sumo Hall and the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku, take the Toei Oedo Line bound for Ryogoku or Kasuga and get off at Ryogoku Station. It takes about 3 minutes and costs 180 yen.