Researched guide · Checked on Nov 5, 2026
Cross the Full Moon Bridge in one of Tokyo’s oldest Japanese gardens, right next to Tokyo Dome. Koishikawa Korakuen was begun in 1629 for the Mito branch of the Tokugawa family and includes Chinese-inspired features. It is quiet, inexpensive and easy to combine with a day around Iidabashi or Tokyo Dome City.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥300 for adults, ¥150 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 2 minutes on foot from Iidabashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
About the garden
Construction started in 1629 under Yorifusa, founder of the Mito Tokugawa family, and the garden was completed by his successor Mitsukuni. Mitsukuni added features inspired by China, including a version of West Lake and the round Full Moon Bridge (Engetsukyo). The name Korakuen comes from a Chinese saying about enjoying pleasures only after others. The garden covers about 70,800 m² and is designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Special Historic Site. It opened to the public in 1938.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥300 |
| 65 and over | ¥150 |
| Elementary school children and younger; junior high students who live or study in Tokyo | Free |
Open 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 – January 1.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Iidabashi | Toei Oedo Line | About 2 min |
| Iidabashi | JR Sobu Line | About 8 min |
| Iidabashi | Tokyo Metro Tozai, Yurakucho, Namboku lines | About 8 min |
Address: 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku. There is no parking. The garden is next to Tokyo Dome City. See our Tokyo Dome area guide and Kagurazaka guide.
What to see
- Full Moon Bridge (Engetsu-kyo): its reflection in the water completes a full circle.
- Rice paddy: a rice field inside the garden.
- Tokujin-do: a temple where Mitsukuni chose to enshrine his wooden statue.
- Naitei (inner garden): where the Mito clan once kept a guesthouse.
Night opening: November 13–24, 2026
The garden reopens after dark from 18:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00). You enter at the West Gate and leave at the East Gate.
- Tickets: ¥1,000 online in advance until November 12, or ¥1,200 online from November 13. The West Gate also sells a limited number of tickets, cash only.
- Everyone from junior high age up needs a night ticket. A daytime ticket does not get you in.
- Not allowed at night: tripods, selfie sticks, folding chairs and picnic sheets.
When to go
- Plum blossoms: early to late February. Cherry blossoms: late March to mid-April. Iris: early to mid-June.
- Autumn leaves: usually at their best from late November to early December. The 2026 autumn leaves event runs November 21 to December 6.
FAQ
How much is Koishikawa Korakuen?
¥300 for adults and ¥150 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?
Iidabashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, about 2 minutes on foot.
Is there a night opening?
Yes, from November 13 to 24, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00). You need a separate night ticket, ¥1,000 in advance online or ¥1,200 from November 13.
Is it near Tokyo Dome?
Yes. The garden is right next to Tokyo Dome City.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s official website (checked November 5, 2026). Please check before you go.
