1. Long Autumn Evenings -  Illumination at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
    Photo: Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
  2. 秋の夜長の小石川後楽園
    画像提供:株式会社東京ドーム | 「夜間特別開園 秋の夜長の小石川後楽園」
  3. 秋の夜長の小石川後楽園
    画像提供:株式会社東京ドーム
  4. 秋の夜長の小石川後楽園
    画像提供:株式会社東京ドーム
  5. 秋の夜長の小石川後楽園
    画像提供:株式会社東京ドーム

Long Autumn Evenings - Illumination at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

  • Things to do, Late openings
  • Koishikawa Korakuen, Suidobashi
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Time Out says

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, the meticulously tended traditional Japanese garden beside Tokyo Dome City, is hosting a special night opening this autumn. The sprawling green space, which was originally constructed as a private garden for the ruling Tokugawa family in 1629, is staying open until 9pm from October 10 to 20.

Come nightfall, several areas of Koishikawa Korakuen (not to be confused with the nearby Koishikawa Botanical Gardens) will be illuminated, including the artificial, forested Horai island on the main pond, the iconic Ipponmatsu pine tree, Engetsukyo bridge and many more. The highlight, however, is the projection mapping show at the Karamon Gate, the former main entrance into the inner courtyard of the Tokugawa family’s residence. The gate is a meticulously reconstructed structure built using Edo-period (1603–1868) architectural techniques, and the projection mapping display will showcase ukiyo-e and doro-e artworks depicting the vibrant lives of the same period.

While you’re there, don’t miss the other events happening daily, including traditional performing arts such as Edo Daikagura ceremonial dancing and Oedo Tamasudare street performances, as well as a stamp rally and shops selling dango snacks and mini paper lanterns.

The park will close temporarily at 5pm, and reopen at 6pm for the night opening. Special nighttime viewing tickets are required to enter the park after 6pm. These can be purchased in advance via KKday, Tokyo Dome City e-Ticket Store, and Asoview.

Details

Address
Koishikawa Korakuen
1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Iidabashi Station (Namboku, Oedo lines), exit C3 or Korakuen Station (Marunouchi line), exit 2.
Price:
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Opening hours:
6pm-9pm daily (last entry 8pm)

Dates and times

Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
Koishikawa Korakuen 18:00
¥1,000 (¥1,200 on-site), free for primary school students and younger children
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