Tonogayato Garden — Attraction in Tokyo

This old tea house traditional garden once owned by the Iwashita family of Mitsubishi fame is really worth a visit if you happen to be near Kokubunji station on the Chuo Line. Despite the board at the entrance advising visitors to register online for a visit you can easily fill in a paper chit application in front of the tiny ticket office. I visited on September 23rd, 2021 (a National Holiday) and there were very few visitors : maybe if it is more crowded you would indeed have to pre-register. The garden surrounds a beautiful small lake with a waterfall, below a large open plan rest house. Huge bamboo grove and well kept grounds make for a most enjoyable time. In autumn it must be spectacular ! It also appears to be wheelchair accessible. Entry fee is a extremely...

I never been there though I often pass by. After a depression, I though I would give a try. And during the week that is a perfect place where you will enjoy pure green, a micro fall and pond with a small isle. You can walk all around the pond and enjoy the different view, especially from the top of the ill where you will find a small tea house where to rest and enjoy the pond at the bottom. I recommend to visit it and walk to the Musashino site. (Remains of a temple and Pagoda with a small museum along a small stream..) during your visit so will definitely come for...

Just a few minutes from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, this garden was once part of a country retreat belonging to the Iwasaki family. They were instrumental in creating modern Tokyo. There are beautiful lawns, rare plants and flowers, small bamboo grove, and a series of ponds. The maple trees at the very end of November to first weeks of December are beautiful, but the only time of the year it actually gets crowded. Anytime is nice, including drizzly days in the rainy season when the greenery and moss really shine. The 150 yen entrance fee is...