Kyu Yasuda Garden
Kyu Yasuda Garden
3.9
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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OHKSO
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan112,964 contributions
Jul 2023
Located just a few minutes' walk from Ryogoku Station, it is a tranquil garden that you wouldn't expect to find in the heart of the city.
Next to the entrance gate there is a sign that reads "Tokyo Metropolitan Designated Place of Scenic Beauty - Sumida Ward Former Yasuda Garden," which surprisingly made me realise that it is a ward-run facility. The name "Yasuda" seems to remain because it was owned by the founder of the Yasuda zaibatsu during the Meiji period, and I was told that it was originally built as a garden for a samurai residence. Currently it is open to the public for free, and it is possible to walk through the garden.
Next to the entrance gate there is a sign that reads "Tokyo Metropolitan Designated Place of Scenic Beauty - Sumida Ward Former Yasuda Garden," which surprisingly made me realise that it is a ward-run facility. The name "Yasuda" seems to remain because it was owned by the founder of the Yasuda zaibatsu during the Meiji period, and I was told that it was originally built as a garden for a samurai residence. Currently it is open to the public for free, and it is possible to walk through the garden.
Written August 15, 2023
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Daniel
Yokohama, Japan216 contributions
May 2022
One of the oddities of Tokyo can be charging for public parks, not all but some of the nicer ones. Kyu Yasuda, not far from the Sumo Kokugikan and Ryogoku Station is a nice walkaround, with tailored trees, pond and the usual carp. And, it's free for sitting or having your lunch on a nice day.
Written June 1, 2022
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chowso
Gloucester, UK1,745 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We were in the area doing other things and came through this little park. It’s very pretty and well maintained like most parks here. There are some nice little bridges and big stone lanterns. Definitely worth the small walk around the perimeter if you’re in the area
Written April 9, 2024
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Farhan F
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia19 contributions
It's a very peaceful area nearby ryogoku station when you want to catch a break from the hustle hustle of the city center.. It's only open from 9 to 4pm tho, and totally closed from 29th to the 1st of Jan due to the New Years. Sumo Museum and the Edo tokyo museum are right ard the corner too.
Written December 31, 2013
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Dr. Shibuyakko
California47,990 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Nothing really special about this garden. If you're in the area, ok to visit. Otherwise don't bother.
Written March 23, 2019
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Paul R
Brisbane346 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
A haven of peace and tranquility in Tokyo. Beautifully designed to seem far bigger than it actually is. Lovely seating locations to observe nature. There's a little café nearby the front entrance if you want to grab a bite or just a drink.
Written May 21, 2017
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3carol8888
Raleigh, NC142 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Loved this peaceful retreat near the Ryoguku Train Station, Sumo Museum and Edo Museum. No entrance fee which was great. Loved the center pond which was once a tidal pool. Had lots of big carp and turtles swimming in it. The garden is extremely well planned with pagodas and little nooks and crannies where you could stop and admire the flora and fauna. Every step you took provided a different vista/vantage point of the garden. There was a couple dressed in traditional wedding kimonos taking their portrait when we visited. Apparently that is rare nowadays. Loved that we managed to catch that !
Written July 28, 2016
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Andrew1234
Doylestown, PA570 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
Located north of Ryogoku Station and adjacent to Yokoamicho Park, the garden is a lovely, free, lovingly well-maintained, and worthwhile place. The beautiful trees, rocks, pond, and stone lanterns quickly draw you in. Circumnavigating the garden takes no more than 30 minutes at a leisurely clip -- but there's no reason to hurry, and benches overlooking the pond are enticements to dawdle. Looking out towards super-modern Tokyo Skytree in the distance, the garden felt a little like a (very) miniature version of Central Park.
Even if the garden isn't a must-see destination in its own right, it is well worth visiting for anyone in the vicinity of Ryogoku Station who has a little time to spare.
Even if the garden isn't a must-see destination in its own right, it is well worth visiting for anyone in the vicinity of Ryogoku Station who has a little time to spare.
Written February 9, 2016
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Lisa K
Werribee, Australia11 contributions
May 2015 • Family
This garden is easily missed as surrounded by high fence and unless the gates are open and you have a bit of sticky beak you would easily miss this garden. Locals just sitting around and enjoying the peace. Great spot to let the kids have a run and enjoy spotting the turtles.
Written August 12, 2015
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M H
Darlington1,179 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We visited this small peaceful garden in January before going to see Sumo at the Ryogoku stadium (which is immediately next to it). There are a number of benches, paths and a pond. It's certainly worth a visit if you're in the area but we'd suggest that it's not a destination in its own right. Although small, we were impressed by what had been achieved in the given space.
Written January 15, 2015
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