Kiyosumi Gardens
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- A Garden of Famous Stones: This is a masterpiece built on a foundation of magnificent stones. The founder, a Mitsubishi industrialist, used his steamships to collect prized and beautiful boulders from all across Japan, placing them with artistic precision around the pond.
- The “Isowatari” Path: Experience the unique “isowatari,” or stepping-stone paths. These stones are set just at the water’s edge, allowing you to walk directly over the shallows, bringing you wonderfully close to the giant koi and turtles swimming below.
- The Floating Teahouse: Gaze across the water at the “Ryotei,” a beautiful Sukiya-style teahouse that appears to float gracefully on the pond. It was built in 1909 to welcome a British marshal, and it remains a stunning symbol of the garden’s elegance.
- A Strolling Paradise: This is a “kaiyu-shiki” or strolling garden, where every step on the winding path reveals a new, perfectly composed scene. The great central pond acts as a vast mirror, reflecting the sky and the meticulously sculpted pines.
Description
A very warm welcome to Kiyosumi Gardens, a tranquil oasis where water, stone, and sky meet in perfect harmony. You are stepping into a magnificent Meiji-era strolling garden, a place designed for quiet contemplation and discovery.
The heart of this garden is its vast, shimmering pond, which beautifully reflects the world around it. But the garden’s true soul lies in its stones. Each great boulder you see was carefully chosen and brought from distant provinces, set in place to create a landscape of timeless, natural beauty.
We invite you to follow the “isowatari” stepping-stone paths that trace the water’s edge. Feel the unique delight of walking just above the surface as colorful carp swim gracefully at your feet. Find a bench, breathe in the peaceful air, and let the gentle lapping of the water and the rustle of the black pines carry you far away from the city’s hurry. This is a place to slow down and savor true serenity.
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