Koishikawa Korakuen – Serene Garden next to Tokyo Dome
Located in the middle of Tokyo, the garden is developed by Mito Tokugawa, one of Tokugawa closest families with whose earliest ancesters comes from the original Tokugawa clan. The first Mito Tokugawa vassal, Yorifusa began to develop, and the second vassal, Mito Mitsukuni (renowned as Mito Komon, characterized in the famous TV drama) completed the garden in 17th Century.
From Korakuen Station.The garden is next to Tokyo Dome.Kites are to celebrate New Year.“Full Moon Bridege”, with reflected shape of the bridge on the water, like full moon.The hights of pinetrees are intentionally controlled for landscape approach Paddy field. Mitsukuni created this to make people understand the effort of farmers.Tokugawa Yorifusa, founder of the garden.Tokugawa Mitsukuni, who completed the garden.A miniture of Japanese Lion.
