Kyu-Furukawa Gardens
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(6.2k)Kyu-Furukawa Gardens is a Tokyo metropolitan park featuring a unique blend of Western and Japanese garden styles, centered around an early 20th-century Western-style mansion. The park is built on a steep slope, with the mansion and a rose garden on the hilltop, and a traditional Japanese garden at the bottom. It's a peaceful escape from the city, well-maintained and clean.
Address
1-chōme-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0024, Japan
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 3-3910-0394
Worth it?
Worth it if you enjoy a tranquil stroll through beautifully maintained gardens
Skip if you're looking for a bustling, high-energy attraction
Location
1-chōme-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0024, Japan
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Highlights
The Western garden features a complex design combining Italian and geometric French styles, known for its seasonal roses.
The Japanese garden is designed as a stroll garden with an artificial pond called "Shinji-ike," whose shoreline is shaped like the Kanji for "heart."
Even outside of peak blooming seasons, visitors find the scenery enjoyable, with plenty of shaded areas and resting spots.
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Who it's for
This garden is perfect for anyone who appreciates diverse garden designs, photography, or simply wants a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. It's also suitable for families with children.
Know before you go
The Otani Museum, located within the grounds, may not always be open, so check ahead if you plan to visit it.
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Reviews
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5 ReviewsVisitors love the garden's mix of Western and Japanese styles, especially the roses in spring and autumn. Many highlight the affordable entry and the well-kept, clean grounds, noting it's a great spot for a peaceful break.
Fun facts
The Western-style mansion and garden were designed by English architect Josiah Conder, known as the "father of Japanese modern architecture."
The Japanese garden was designed by Ogawa Jihei VII, and the park in its current state opened to the public in 1956.
The mansion's exterior and ground floor are Western-style, while the second floor rooms are mostly Japanese with tatami mats.
