Tokyo
Travel
2022.05.04
Koishikawa Korakuen is the oldest existing daimyo garden in the garden built in the upper mansion of the Mito domain in the early Edo period.
Approximately 660 irises are planted in the flower iris field in the park.
Colorful flowers such as white, blue, and purple are in full bloom in early June every year.
At the best time, we will set up a wooden path beside the iris field so that you can see the iris closer, and welcome customers with the title “Enjoy the irises”.
Enjoy the beautiful fresh green countryside with graceful irises in an oasis in Tokyo.
| Holding period: | From May 25th to June 5th, 2022 9: 00-17: 00 (last admission is 16:30) |
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| Holding period: | May 26-29, 2022 8: 00-17: 00 (last admission is 16:30) |
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| Contents: | We will pick you up one hour early according to the best time to see the iris. |
| Date: | May 27, 2022 11:00, 13:00 (about 40 minutes each time) |
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| Location: | Matsubara * Canceled in stormy weather |
| Contents: | Tour the park while listening to stories about Hanashobu |
| Lecturer: | Botanical researcher Yoshinari Ueda |
| Capacity: | 15 people |
| Admission fee: | Free (admission fee not included) |
| Viewing method: | First-come-first-served basis |
Numbered tickets will be distributed in front of Kantokutei from 30 minutes before each session.
| Date: | May 28, 2022 11:30, 13:30 (about 30 minutes each time) |
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| Location: | Matsubara * Canceled in case of rain |
| Contents: | Performance of Edo thread puppets, where you can manipulate a doll with a few threads connected to your fingers |
| Cast: | Mr. Mitsuru Uejo, a puppeteer of Edo thread puppeteers |
| Admission fee: | Free (admission fee not included) |
| Viewing method: | Free viewing on the day |
| Date: | May 29, 2022 11:30, 13:30 (about 30 minutes each time) |
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| Location: | Matsubara * Canceled in case of rain |
| Contents: | Dance performance by Tado Gagakukai Tokyo Gagakusho |
| Cast: | Tado Gagakukai Tokyo Gagakusho |
| Admission fee: | Free (admission fee not included) |
| Viewing method: | Free viewing on the day |
* If the schedule of the event is changed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we will inform you on Twitter of Koishikawa Korakuen.
If you have any questions, please contact the Koishikawa Korakuen Service Center (03-3811-3015) after 8:40 on the day of the event.
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