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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 a Western-style residence and a Japanese-style hall in one stop. Look at the wallpaper and veranda column details in the wooden residence designed by British architect Josiah Conder, then walk through the lawn garden.
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Address
〒110-0008 東京都台東区池之端1-3-45
1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008, Japan
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General admission is ¥400. Check official notices for conditions and prices for events or separately guided visits.
Opening hours
The gardens open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with admission until 4:30 PM. They close December 29–January 1. Check official notices for events and temporary operating changes.
What to see at Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Wallpaper and veranda details in the wooden residence
Look at the wallpaper and veranda column details as you tour the Western-style residence. See the architecture and interior decoration of the home designed by Josiah Conder.
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The Japanese-style hall and lawn garden
Visit the Japanese-style hall alongside the Western-style residence, then walk into the lawn garden. Arrive with time to spare, rather than just before last admission, to see the buildings and garden.
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How to get to Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station. Bring socks for visiting the buildings. For the underground passage and billiard room, check the guided-tour conditions that are separate from a general visit.
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Visit tips
Wear socks and check separate tour conditions
Socks are required inside the buildings. Check separate guided-tour conditions if you want to see the underground passage and billiard room; a general visit does not provide access to every space.
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Consider your arrival time on your first day
Admission ends at 4:30 PM and the grounds close at 5:00 PM. On arrival day, allow time for the airport transfer and dropping luggage at your hotel. Move this visit to another day if you arrive late.
Questions about Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Can I see the underground passage and billiard room on a general visit?
Check the separate guided-tour conditions for the underground passage and billiard room. Consult the official visitor guidance for your date if you want to see both.
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