Former Iwasaki House Garden: Events & Exhibitions
Current and upcoming events, exhibitions and news at Former Iwasaki House Garden, a garden in the Ikenohata area of Ueno.
Information
- Address: 1-3-45 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Area: Ikenohata
- Map: View on Google Maps
- Official website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/kyu-iwasaki-tei/index.html
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News about Former Iwasaki House Garden
Underground & Billiard Room Guided Tour Held on November 16, 2026
The guided tour of the underground passage to the billiard room and the billiard room interior, both normally closed to the public, usually takes place on the 15th of each month. In November 2026, it will be held on 11/16 instead. Tours run twice, at 10:00 and 13:00, with up to 10 people per tour. Registration is at the counter on the day, first come, first served (you can only register yourself).
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens: Notice on Photography Packages from December 2026
On September 28, 2026, Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens posted a notice about its photography packages from December 2026 onward.
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens: Free Admission on Tokyo Citizens' Day (October 1)
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens offers free admission on Tokyo Citizens' Day (October 1). Note that scheduled guided tours and special group tours are not held on October 1.
September 21: Nine Metropolitan Gardens Temporarily Closed
On September 21, nine Tokyo Metropolitan gardens, including Former Iwasaki-tei Gardens, will be temporarily closed.
[From Mon. 8/17] Online Admission Tickets (Date-Specific) Now Available
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens began selling online admission tickets on August 17. You choose your visit date when you buy.
[9 Metropolitan Gardens] Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally 2026
A stamp rally where visitors collect stamps by touring nine Tokyo metropolitan gardens. Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens is one of the participating sites.
Spring TOKYO Instagram Photo Contest 2026
An Instagram photo contest held jointly across Tokyo's metropolitan parks. Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden is among the participating sites.
Garden Guided Tours Suspended July 16–September 14
Garden guided tours will be suspended from July 16 to September 14.
About the Basement and Billiard Room Guided Tours and Special Group Tours
Notice of changes to the underground passage and billiard room guided tours. Held on the 15th of each month (November 2026 on 11/16; no tour in August).
Online Admission Tickets (Date-Specific) Introduced
Online admission tickets (date-specific) will be introduced from Monday, August 17.
Sept. 15–21: Free Admission for Visitors Aged 60 and Over
Visitors aged 60 and over get free admission from Tuesday, September 15 to Monday, September 21 (public holiday).
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens Opens FY2026 Bookings for Commemorative Photo Shoots
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens has opened FY2026 (Reiwa 8) bookings for its commemorative photo service, "Commemorative Photos at Kyu-Iwasaki-tei: A Special Place for Your Special Day."