Researched guide · Checked on Oct 20, 2026
Hop across stepping stones over a large pond, past rocks brought from all over Japan, at Kiyosumi Gardens. Admission is only ¥150, and it is a short walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, so it fits easily into a day of coffee shops and galleries in the area.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥150 for adults, ¥70 for 65+. Free for elementary school children and younger.
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed December 29 – January 1.
Getting there: about 3 minutes on foot from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station (Toei Oedo Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line).
About the garden
The basic form of the garden dates from the early 18th century, when the site was the Edo residence of a feudal lord. In 1878 Iwasaki Yataro, the founder of Mitsubishi, acquired the land, and it was completed in the Meiji period as a strolling garden around a large pond. Famous rocks were brought here from across Japan. The garden opened to the public in 1932 and covers about 81,000 m².
- The pond: walk around it and cross on the stepping stones (iso-watari).
- Famous rocks from many parts of Japan placed around the garden.
- Seasonal plants: azaleas, hydrangeas and irises are among the main plants.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥150 |
| 65 and over | ¥70 |
| Elementary school children and younger | Free |
Open 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 – January 1. Groups of 20 or more get 20% off.
How to get there
Address: 3-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku. It is about 3 minutes on foot from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station on the Toei Oedo Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. There is no parking. For cafes and the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo nearby, see our Kiyosumi-shirakawa guide and Fukagawa guide.
FAQ
How much is Kiyosumi Gardens?
¥150 for adults and ¥70 for visitors aged 65 and over. Elementary school children and younger are free.
What are the opening hours?
9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 to January 1.
What is the nearest station?
Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, about 3 minutes on foot.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s official website (checked October 20, 2026). Please check before you go.
