Garden · Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

Kiyosumi Gardens 清澄庭園

A serene Meiji-era pond garden built by Mitsubishi's founder, with prized stones shipped from all over Japan and a stepping-stone path across the water, Tokyo's most peaceful ¥150.

Hours9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)

ClosedDec 29–Jan 1

PriceAdult: ¥150
Seniors 65+: ¥70

Getting thereKiyosumi-shirakawa Station (Hanzomon / Oedo Line) Exit A3, 3 min

Time needed45 min–1 hour

Best timeWeekday mornings; May azaleas

Address3-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo

Websitetokyo-park.or.jp/teien/en/kiyosumi

About

Iwasaki Yataro, founder of Mitsubishi, bought this former daimyo estate in 1878 and turned it into a 'kaiyu-style' landscape garden to entertain guests, shipping in famous rocks from across Japan by company steamers. Today the large Daisensui pond, islands, a Fuji-shaped hill and the elegant Ryotei teahouse (1909) built over the water make it one of Tokyo's most tranquil spots. The highlight is the iso-watari, a path of stepping stones along the water's edge where turtles, koi and herons come close. The Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area around it is Tokyo's coffee and gallery neighbourhood, home to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.

Highlights

Iso-watari stepping-stone path skirting the pond
Ryotei 1909 teahouse built out over the water
Famous rocks shipped from across Japan by Mitsubishi steamers
Turtles, koi and herons up close
Fuji-shaped artificial hill with azaleas in May

Tips

At just ¥150 it's Tokyo's best-value garden, weekday mornings are near-silent.
Bring a little patience at the stepping stones; people pause for photos.
Follow up with specialty coffee in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa (Blue Bottle's first Japan shop is here) and the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

Plan it in Tabitomo

Save Kiyosumi Gardens to your trip, see reviews and photos from travelers, and get directions.

Open in the app

Kiyosumi Gardens 清澄庭園

About

Highlights

Tips

Nearby