How do I get to Koishikawa Botanical Garden?

The nearest station is Myogadani (Marunouchi Line). Koishikawa Botanical Garden is in Hakusan, Tokyo.

How much does Koishikawa Botanical Garden cost?

Koishikawa Botanical Garden is budget-friendly, marked ¥ on our price scale.

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Koishikawa Botanical Garden

Hakusan, Tokyo

Japan's oldest botanical garden, run by the University of Tokyo and descended from the shogunate's 1684 medicinal herb garden. Its 16 hectares mix research plantings with an old landscape garden, ginkgo avenues and one of Bunkyo's best low-key hanami lawns.

Nearest station Myogadani (Marunouchi Line)

Cost ¥

Time needed 1-2 hours

Best time Late March to early April for blossom

Insider tip

Locals treat the cherry tree lawn as a quieter hanami alternative to Ueno. Look for the tree grown from a cutting of Newton's apple tree near the main building.

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Nearby

Nezu Shrine Yanaka · 16 min walk Bunkyo Civic Center Bunkyo · 18 min walk Koishikawa Korakuen Bunkyo · 19 min walk

Good to know

How do I get to Koishikawa Botanical Garden?: The nearest station is Myogadani (Marunouchi Line). Koishikawa Botanical Garden is in Hakusan, Tokyo.
How much does Koishikawa Botanical Garden cost?: Koishikawa Botanical Garden is budget-friendly, marked ¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Koishikawa Botanical Garden?: Plan for 1-2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Koishikawa Botanical Garden?: Late March to early April for blossom.

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