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Tetsugakudo Park

Japan, 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 165-0024

Tetsugakudo Park is a philosophy-themed park established in 1904 by Inoue Enryo, the founder of Toyo University. It was designated a Tokyo Metropolitan Place of Scenic Beauty in 2009 and a national place of scenic beauty in March 2020. At Jiku-Kou Hill within the park, there are a group of uniquely designed ancient buildings designated as tangible cultural properties of Nakano Ward, including the Shisei-do Hall, which enshrines Buddha, Confucius, Socrates, and Kant, philosophers from all over the world, past and present; the Rokukendai Hall, which enshrines six wise men from the East, including Prince Shotoku and Sugawara no Michizane; and Zettai Castle, which was used as a library at the time.

Business Time

Opening hours: March 1st to June 30th: 8:00-18:00. July 1st to August 31st: 7:00-18:00. September 1st to September 30th: 8:00-18:00. October 1st to November 30th: 8:00-17:00. December 1st to end of February: 9:00-17:00. Closed: Year-end (December 29th to December 31st)

Telephone number 03‐3951ー2515
Website https://www.tetsugakudo.jp/
Access
  • 12 minutes walk from Araiyakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line 13 minutes walk from Ochiaiminaminagasaki Station on the Toei Oedo Line Parking: Up to 12 cars can be parked on weekdays only (if full, please use a nearby parking lot). Parking is not available on weekends and holidays. *Please note that disabled people can park if they present their disability certificate. Please present your disability certificate to the parking attendant on weekends and holidays, and at the management office on the 2nd floor on weekdays. *Please note that we do not accept advance reservations by phone, etc.
Language 日本語
Other Website available in English
Last Update : 2024.10.16   Nakano City, Tokyo

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