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Kiyosumi Gardens

Kiyosumi Garden is a traditional Japanese stroll garden located in Fukagawa, Tokyo. It was constructed along classic principles in 1878-85, during the Meiji Period, by the shipping financier and industrialist Iwasaki Yataro.


Season:
Autumn

Credits:
GAP Photos/Charles Hawes

Feature No:   5172 
Qty of Images:    49 
 



 
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Synopsis
Represenative Kaiyu-style trees and pond garden featuring rare stones of the nation arranged around a central pond. It opened to the public in 1932 and is open all year, It is a popualr destination for local and foreign visitors. The pond was created by diverting the Sumida River. Artifical hills are a feature of many stroll gardens and the one here is covered in Azaeleas (not in flower at the time of this feature). The granite bridges and stepping stones are a particular fetaure.

 

 

 
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