May 22, 2017 - 1 min read

Tokyo Walks: Koishikawa Korakuen

Classic Japanese garden in central Tokyo

By Elena Lisina

Community writer

A red bridge is a traditional element of a Japanese garden

Hills, stones, and flowers are also traditional elements of a Japanese garden

Spring is always marked by blooming fuji

Rainy day is also beautiful in the garden

In the spring, the garden is full of flowers

Koishikawa Korakuen's views make me feel at peace

Koishikawa Korakuen is situated in the very center of Tokyo, in a 5-minute walk from Iidabashi or Suidabashi Stations on the JR Chuo Line. It is a classical Japanese garden with ponds, bridges, stones, carp and scenic views.

I visit Koishikawa Korakuen quite often, mostly in the springtime, and enjoy watching the cherry blossoms and many other blooming flowers. Though located near lively Tokyo Dome City, Koishikawa Korakuen is a rather quiet place, good for relaxing. The garden isn’t very big, so it is easy to walk around and access all of its corners that are made with great skill. I always think that real artists arrange Japanese gardens using textures and contrasts of colors. Even on a rainy day the garden is wonderful!

I like to take photos of Japanese gardens, and Koishikawa Korakuen provides a lot of unique views. As we say – “ it’s better to see one time than to hear ten times,” so I recommend seeing th beautiful garden.