Kyu Furukawa Gardens [Tokyo]

【Kyu Furukawa Gardens Summary】

Kyu Furukawa Gardens was established in its present form in 1919 (Taisho 8) as the residence of Baron Toranosuke Furukawa of the Furukawa Zaibatsu (Furukawa Group). After the war, it became state property and is now leased by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for public viewing. Designated as a National Scenic Spot, it is now beloved as a famous rose garden in Tokyo.

The admission fee is 150 yen.

【The Western-style Building in Kyu Furukawa Gardens】

Completed in 1917 (Taisho 6), its exterior is said to have been designed in the Scottish Baronial style. The roof is slate-covered. A distinctive feature is the brick structure clad in rough-cut Manazuru-produced Honkomatsu stone (andesite).

A tea room is located on part of the first floor of the building. During spring and autumn, you can enjoy tea while looking out at the rose garden through the windows. A separate admission fee of 400 yen is required for this area. Please note that photography is prohibited inside the building.

【Kyu Furukawa Gardens Western-style Garden (Rose Garden)】

The terraces of the rose garden are arranged in a series of steps, creating a three-dimensional Italian-style garden.

It is said that approximately 100 varieties of roses are currently planted there.

【Kyu Furukawa Gardens Japanese Garden】

This Japanese garden was designed by the Kyoto landscape architect, the seventh-generation Ogawa Jihei. It is a strolling pond garden, centered around a pond shaped like the kanji character for “heart” (心), with surrounding woodlands, a waterfall, and snow-viewing lanterns.

As noted at Hiratsuka Shrine, during the late Heian period (794–1185), the Toshima clan who ruled the Kantō region built a castle here, and the former Koga residence is believed to have been within the grounds of “Hiratsuka Castle.” A battle occurred in 1477 (Bunmei 9), with fighting taking place around the present-day garden area.

【Kyu Furukawa Gardens Nearby attractions】

Hiratsuka Shrine, Myōgi Shrine (Toshima Ward, Tokyo), Rikugien Garden

Hiratsuka Shrine [Tokyo]

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【Kyu Furukawa Gardens Access】

Manager’s Comments

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of a Western-style mansion, Western-style garden, and Japanese garden all integrated together. This time, I was able to see the autumn roses and the autumn leaves in the Japanese garden. Both the roses that complemented the Western-style mansion and the garden, which looked beautiful from every angle, were wonderful. For just 150 yen, it’s a satisfying spot with many highlights. Since many tour groups visit, early morning is recommended. It might be interesting to explore it alongside Hiratsuka Shrine, imagining the old Hiratsuka Castle.

Site/Facility Size

 (4.5)

Richness of Nature

 (4)

Ease of access

 (4)

Number of tourists

 (5)

Address of Kyu Furukawa Gardens

〒114-0024 1-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita Ward, Tokyo

※There is no parking lot.

Approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Keihin-Tohoku Line “Kaminakazato Station”

Approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station

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