My favorite view of Koishikawa Karakuen (Photo: Elena Lisina)

Tokyo Walks: Koishikawa Korakuen

Classic Japanese garden in central Tokyo

Elena Lisina   - 1 min read

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.

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina @shiroi.tenshi

I am interested in Japanese art, crafts, history and Shinto religion. Photography is my hobby, and there are many amazing places to capture in Japan.