Garden Guided Tours Suspended July 16–September 14
Sep 3, 2026 · Ueno
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens Suspends Garden Guided Tours, July 16–September 14
The garden guided tours offered at Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens (1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo) will be suspended from July 16 to September 14.
Located in the Ueno/Ikenohata area, Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens is a historic site consisting of a Western-style residence, a Japanese-style residence and a garden. Known as the former residence of the Iwasaki family, founders of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, it is one of the Ueno area's cultural properties that preserves modern architecture and garden design. Guided tours of the garden are normally held on the grounds, giving visitors a chance to learn about the garden's highlights and historical background, but these garden guided tours will be suspended during the period above.
The reason for the suspension, details after resumption, fees, opening dates and an official URL are unknown, so only the information confirmed so far is summarized below.
- Facility: Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
- Address: 1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Suspended: Garden guided tours
- Suspension period: July 16–September 14, 2026
If you plan to join a guided tour, you will need to avoid the period above. A follow-up will be considered once more details become available.
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