Former Iwasaki Residence Garden

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The former residence and garden of Iwasaki Hisaya, eldest son of Iwasaki Yataro, the founder of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu. The Western-style building is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, representing a prime example of modern Japanese Western-style wooden architecture.

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Overview

The Former Iwasaki Residence Garden was the estate of the Iwasaki family, the owners of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, during the Meiji period. The Western-style mansion, built by Iwasaki Hisaya, the eldest son of the founder Iwasaki Yataro, as a guesthouse, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, representing a leading example of modern Japanese Western-style wooden architecture. It was designed by Josiah Conder, a British architect also known for designing the Kaikan building. The mansion boasts a magnificent Jacobean style and offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the time. The adjoining traditional Japanese-style building (washinkan) is also a must-see, featuring preserved wall paintings said to have been designed by Hashimoto Gaho, a prominent Japanese painter of the Meiji era. The garden connects the Western and Japanese-style buildings, creating a harmonious blend of Western and Eastern aesthetics. The expansive garden, partly based on the style of large daimyo (feudal lord) gardens, was redesigned with a vast lawn created by filling in a pond, incorporating garden stones, lanterns, and artificial hills. The Former Iwasaki Residence Garden is a valuable site where one can experience history and culture. Immerse yourself in the opulent lifestyle of the past and the fusion of Western and Japanese cultures.

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Basic Information

Address: 1-3-45 Ike no hata, Taito-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from Yushima Station (C13) on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line 10-minute walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station (G15) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 10-minute walk from Ueno-Okachimachi Station (E09) on the Toei Subway Oedo Line 15-minute walk from Okachimachi Station on the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku Lines Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Entrance until 4:30 PM) ※Operating hours may be extended during special events.

Cld.Days: Year-end and New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 1st)

Fee: General: ¥400 65 and over: ¥200 ※Free admission for elementary school children and junior high school students residing in or attending school in Tokyo. 【Groups of 20 or more】 General: ¥320 65 and over: ¥160

INFO: ※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. The Mirairo ID disability certificate app is also accepted. No prior notification is required; please present your certificate at the ticket gate. Please note that presentation of other types of benefit certificates will not grant free admission. ※Free admission days: Greenery Day (May 4th), Tokyo Citizens' Day (October 1st) 【Groups from Elementary and Junior High Schools】Elementary schools and junior high schools within Tokyo: Please contact us by phone in advance to inform us of your visiting date and the number of people. Junior high schools outside of Tokyo: With prior application, teachers and junior high school students are admitted free of charge. Please fill out the necessary information on the admission fee exemption application form and send it via email (kyuiwasaki@tokyo-park.or.jp) one week before your visit. Please see here for other important notes on your visit. 【Annual Passport】 General: ¥1,600 65 and over: ¥800 【9 Gardens Annual Passport】 General: ¥4,000 65 and over: ¥2,000 【Accepted Payment Methods】 Electronic Money: Suica, Pasmo, iD, Rakuten Edy, QUICPay Credit Cards: VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club, DISCOVER, UnionPay QR Code Payments: PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d払い, au Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Smart Code