Tokyo Sights

Institute for Nature Study (Shizen Kyōiku-en)

#17 of 690 things to do in Tokyo

#39 of 1790 things to do in Japan

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  • Address
    • 5-21-5 Shirokanedai Minato-ku
  • Transport
    • Namboku Line to Shirokanedai (exit 1)
  • Phone
    • 03 3441 7176
  • Price
    • adult/under 18yr & senior ¥300/free
  • Hours
    • 9am-4.30pm Tue-Sun Sep-Apr, 9am-5pm Tue-Sun May-Aug, last entry 4pm year-round

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Lonely Planet review for Institute for Nature Study (Shizen Kyōiku-en)

Although the 200,000 sq metres of this land was the estate of a daimyō some six centuries ago and was the site of gunpowder warehouses in the early Meiji period, you’d scarcely know it now. Since 1949, this garden has been part of the Tokyo National Museum and aims to preserve the local flora in undisciplined profusion. There are wonderful walks through its forests, marshes and ponds, making this one of Tokyo’s least known and most appealing getaways. And there is a bonus: admission is limited to 300 people at any one time.

 

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    Serene and beautiful.

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    When I was there, I had the entire garden to myself except for a few employees. It's a shame more people don't visit.

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