Kyu-yasuda Gardens

Area

Ryogoku

Category

Parks / gardens Nature / scenery

Created some time between 1688 and 1703 by Munesuke Honjo, a daimyo (feudal lord) of the Kanto region, this garden sits just by the Sumida River. Originally, the pond had brought water from the Sumida River, but nowadays is pumped from the ocean. There are several benches located around the pond for a quick rest, and you can take a look at the koi fish and turtles inhabiting the pond. The garden is also ideal for a short stroll for breath of fresh air.

Basic Information

Address

1-12-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Phone

03-5608-1111

Hours

9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Closed

Dec. 29 - Jan. 1

Website

http://visit-sumida.jp/spot/6085/

Access

FromShinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogkoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】JR Yamanote Line / for Ueno
→【Akihabara Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogkoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromNarita Airport

【Narita Airport Sta.】Skyliner / for Keisei Ueno
→【Nippori Sta.】JR Yamanote Line / for Tokyo
→【Akihabara Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogkoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromHaneda Airport

【Haneda Airport Sta.】Keihin Airport Express Limited Express (KAITOKU) / for Narita Airport
→【Kuramae Sta.】Toei Oedo Line / for Shinjuku
→【Ryogkoku Sta.】from Exit A5 → about a 10-minute walk