Researched guide · Checked on Oct 20, 2026
Walk through the Tokyo home of the Iwasaki family, who founded Mitsubishi: a Western-style mansion designed by the British architect Josiah Conder, a Japanese-style house and a billiard building, side by side. Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens is a short walk from Ueno Park and Yushima.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥400 for adults, ¥200 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 Exit 1 of Yushima Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line).
About the residence
The site was once the Edo residence of the Echigo Takada clan and later became the main residence of the Iwasaki family. At its largest, the property covered about 49,500 m² and had more than 20 buildings. Three remain today: the Western-style residence, the billiard building and part of the Japanese-style residence. After World War II the property belonged to the national government, and it opened to the public as a Tokyo metropolitan garden in October 2001.
- Western-style residence: designed by Josiah Conder, who also designed the mansion at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens. An Important Cultural Property.
- Billiard building: a separate building next to the mansion. An Important Cultural Property.
- Japanese-style residence: its Great Hall is an Important Cultural Property.
- The garden: a lawn with cherry, ginkgo, maple and Himalayan cedar trees.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥400 |
| 65 and over | ¥200 |
| 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
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Yushima (Exit 1) | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line | About 3 min |
| Ueno-hirokoji | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line | About 10 min |
| Ueno-okachimachi | Toei Oedo Line | About 10 min |
| Okachimachi | JR Yamanote Line | About 15 min |
Address: 1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku. There is no parking. Combine it with Shinobazu Pond and the museums of Ueno Park. See our Ueno and Akihabara guide.
FAQ
How much is Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens?
¥400 for adults and ¥200 for visitors aged 65 and over. Elementary school children and younger are free.
Who designed the Western-style house?
Josiah Conder, a British architect who designed many buildings in Meiji-era Tokyo.
What is the nearest station?
Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, about 3 minutes from Exit 1.
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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.
