What to know
Kiyosumi Garden (清澄庭園, Kiyosumi Teien) began as the residence of an Edo-era merchant before passing to a feudal lord who transformed it into a garden. During the Meiji Period, the founder of Mitsubishi purchased the property to entertain guests. It was later donated to the city and opened to the public in 1932.
One of the garden's highlights is its collection of stones, carefully placed throughout the grounds. Landscape stones are highly prized, and some here are famous specimens sourced from across Japan.
As you stroll, be sure to cross the stepping stones set in the water, known as "isowatari." From these stones, you can spot fish and turtles beneath the pond's surface and admire the garden's reflections in the water.
Halfway around the garden, a teahouse-style building appears to float over the water from across the pond, though it is not open to visitors. Near the entrance stands the Taisho Kinenkan, a memorial hall dedicated to Emperor Taisho.
The garden is a short walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station on the Hanzomon and Oedo subway lines.
From Tokyo Station, take the Marunouchi Subway Line to Otemachi (one stop) and transfer to the Hanzomon Subway Line for Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. The one-way trip takes 10 minutes and costs 180 yen.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
- December 29 to January 1
- Admission
- 150 yen (~$0.96)
- English name
- Original name
- Kiyosumi Garden
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