December 9, 2007
In 1721, the mansion of feudal lord Kuze Yamatonokami was built here. Later, Baron Iwasaki purchased the estate. He renovated the garden by digging a pond, filling it with water drawn from the Sumida river, and adding rocks collected from all over Japan.
(from the signboard at the entrance of the Kiyosumi Garden)
Photo: The Ryotei (tea ceremony hall architecture)
December 9, 2007
Main plants: Japanese black pine, purple azaleas, iris, Taiwan cherry trees
December 9, 2007
December 9, 2007
Iso-watari: The stepping stone pathways across the shallow parts of the pond.
December 9, 2007
December 9, 2007
December 9, 2007
The Ryotei serves lunch and dinner (reservations necessary).
December 9, 2007
Area: 81, 091 m2
Kiyosumi Garden: open from 9am-5pm (closed 29 Dec-1 Jan)
3-3-9 Kiyosumi Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0024
Access: Toei Oedo and Hanzomon line (Kiyosumi-shirakawa station)
(The above photograph is a scan of their brochure)
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