Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Tokyo

Name: Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden
Address: 1-3-45 Ikenohata, Tokyo, 110-0008, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3823-8340

#164 among attractions in Tokyo

Park, Relax in park, Garden, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden is located in Taitō, Tokyo. It is the former estate of the Iwasaki clan who were the founders of Mitsubishi. The premises have three buildings: a Western-style house designed by British architect Josiah Conder, a Japanese house and a billiard house, and cover an area of about 17,000 square metres. ()

Local name: 旧岩崎邸庭園 Created: 1 October 2001Elevation: 69 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°42'34"N, 139°46'5"E

Address

1-3-45 Ikenohata文京区 (西方)Tokyo 110-0008 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3823-8340

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Day trips

Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Western Art, Ueno Park, National Museum of Nature and Science, Ueno Zoo.

0.6 miNE
National museum for western art
National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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0.4 miNE
Large park with a zoo, a lake and museums
Ueno Park, Tokyo
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0.7 miNE
Museum with an array of science exhibits
National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
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0.5 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
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0.5 miS
Enduring shrine with red and gold decor
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~1500 ftE
Cultural museum with replicas and relics
Shitamachi Museum, Tokyo
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0.5 miNW
Museum
Yayoi Museum, Tokyo
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0.6 miS
Temple, Historical place, Confucian temple
Yushima Seido, Tokyo
17 min walk • Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It was established in end of the 17th century during the Genroku era of the Edo period. Towards the late Edo period, one of the most important educational institutions of the shogunate, the Shōhei-zaka Gakumonjo, or Shōheikō, was founded on its grounds.
~1220 ftNE
Pond with boat rentals and bird watching
Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo
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0.7 miSE
Museum, Shopping, Art museum
Tokyo Anime Center, Tokyo
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0.6 miNE
Museum with classical and contemporary art
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefectural government. The current structure, designed by Kunio Maekawa, was completed in 1975. The museum is located in Ueno Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden open?

Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden?

Nearby attractions include Yushima Tenmangū, Tokyo (3 min walk), Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall, Tokyo (5 min walk), Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo (6 min walk), University of Tokyo, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden:

Bus

Yushima 3chome • Lines: 都02 (3 min walk)
水上音楽堂前 • Lines: 東西めぐりん (4 min walk)

Metro

Yushima • Lines: C, Jl (5 min walk)
Ueno-hirokoji • Lines: G (8 min walk)

Train

Keisei-Ueno (9 min walk)
Okachimachi (11 min walk)