Kyū Furukawa Garden
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A vibrant urban oasis where a Western-style mansion built in the Meiji era by industrialist Shihei Furukawa blends seamlessly with a traditional Japanese garden.
Overview
Kyū Furukawa Garden is a beautiful garden in Kita-ku, Tokyo, harmoniously blending a Western-style mansion with a Japanese garden. Built in the Meiji era by industrialist Shihei Furukawa, this garden is an urban oasis featuring a Western-style mansion designated as an Important Cultural Property and a traditional Japanese garden. The mansion, designed by British architect Josiah Conder, boasts stunning stained glass, fireplaces, and other features that evoke the atmosphere of the time, offering a captivating glimpse into the past. The Japanese garden is a stroll garden where visitors can enjoy the beauty of flowers throughout the year. From cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in summer to autumn foliage, the garden offers stunning scenery year-round. The garden also features a teahouse and rest areas, perfect for relaxing and taking in the peaceful atmosphere. Kyū Furukawa Garden is a tranquil and beautiful space where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and reconnect with nature. It's a must-see destination.
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-1 Nishigahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo
- Access
- 7-minute walk from JR Keihan-Tohoku Line, Kamimeguro Station 7-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Nishigahara Station (N15) 12-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line, Komagome Station 18-minute walk from Toden Arakawa Line, Asukayama Station Kita-ku Community Bus (王子・駒込ルート / Oji-Komagome Route), every 20 minutes. 5 minutes from JR Komagome Station, 20 minutes from JR Oji Station. Get off at "Kyū Furukawa Teien" stop. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Entrance until 4:30 PM)
- Cld.Days
- Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 1st)
- Fee
- General: ¥150 65 and over: ¥70 (Free for elementary school students and junior high school students residing or attending school in Tokyo)
- INFO
- ※There is a separate entrance fee for the Western-style mansion. For details, please see here. 【Groups of 20 or more】 General: ¥120 65 and over: ¥50 ※For group visits, please present a list with the names and ages of all members. The fee will be calculated based on this list. ※Free admission for individuals with a disability certificate (Shōgaisha techō), Ai no techō, Ryōiku techō, or a mental health and welfare certificate (Seishin shōgai sha hokenn fukushi techō), and one accompanying person (one person as a rule). The "Mirairo ID" disability certificate app is also accepted. No prior notification is necessary; please present your certificate or app at the ticket gate. Please note that presenting other types of benefit certificates will not grant free admission. ※Free admission days: Greenery Day (May 4th), Tokyo Citizens' Day (October 1st) 【Annual Passport】 General: ¥600 65 and over: ¥280 【9 Garden Joint Annual Passport】 General: ¥4,000 65 and over: ¥2,000 【Joint Admission Ticket for the Former Furukawa Garden and Rikugien (Enmusubi Ticket)】 General: ¥400 65 and over: ¥200 ※The "Enmusubi Ticket" has no expiration date. 【Accepted Payment Methods】 Electronic Money: Transportation IC cards, iD, Rakuten Edy Credit Cards: VISA, MASTER, UnionPay QR Code Payments: PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d払い, au Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Smart Code
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