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Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens · 旧岩崎邸庭園
Visit Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens to see Western-style residence details and large Japanese-style rooms together. Look for wallpaper and decorated veranda columns in the wooden house designed by British architect Josiah Conder, then walk through the lawn garden.
Visitor information
Admission
General admission is ¥400. For events or separate guided visits, check the official notices for conditions and fees.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–17:00, with entry until 16:30. Closed 29 December–1 January. Check official notices for events and temporary operating changes.
What to see at Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Wallpaper and veranda details in the wooden Western-style house
Look at the wallpaper and decorated veranda columns as you explore the house. You can see the architecture and interior decoration of Josiah Conder's Western-style residence.
Large Japanese-style rooms and lawn garden
See the Japanese-style rooms alongside the Western-style house, then continue to the lawn garden. Arrive well before last admission to allow time for both buildings and garden.
How to get to Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station. Bring socks for the buildings. For the underground passage or billiard room, check guided-visit conditions separately from general admission.
Visiting tips
Bring socks and check separate guided visits
Socks are required inside the buildings. To see the underground passage or billiard room, check the separate guided-visit conditions first. General visits do not provide unrestricted access to every area.
Consider your arrival time on the day you land
Entry ends at 16:30 and closing is 17:00. On arrival day, allow for airport travel and leaving luggage at your hotel. Move the visit to another day if you arrive late.
Questions about Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Can a general visit include the underground passage and billiard room?
The underground passage and billiard room have separate guided-visit conditions. Check the official visit information for your date if you want to see both spaces.
Official sources
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