Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden is a “hidden gem for Tokyo sightseeing” where you can spend a quiet and peaceful time, different from the major tourist spots. 

It is recommended for travelers, both domestic and international, who want to experience the authentic beauty and culture of Japan! 

It is a healing spot that allows you to forget the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Be sure to check out the video for your next Tokyo trip reference!

Foreign Tourists are Also Paying Attention! Reasons Why You Should Add Mukojima-Hyakkaen to Your Travel Plan 

While Tokyo has many tourist spots, Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden is the perfect place for those who want to avoid crowds and slowly enjoy the beauty of a Japanese garden. 

Its charm as a tourist spot is condensed, including its history imbued with Edo culture, flowers to enjoy throughout the four seasons, and excellent access from the city center (excluding the lack of parking). 

Please utilize this video as a reference for pre-trip research, date plans, and sightseeing routes!

#Visittokyo #TravelGuide #HealingTrip

Was it originally ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki’ (New Plum Mansion)?

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden was primarily composed of 360 plum trees when it first opened.

It was so well-known as a plum blossom spot that it was called ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki’ in comparison to the famous Kameido Plum Mansion of the time! From here, it developed into a garden where a hundred flowers bloom throughout the four seasons.

Why not visit during the plum season to look for traces of its past?

A Turning Point in History

From Plum to a Hundred Flowers: The Charm of the Garden’s Origin, ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki’ The roots of the current Hyakkaen lie in ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki,’ which featured plum blossoms as its main attraction.

The founder, Sahara Kikuo, first planted plum trees, and then gradually gathered other seasonal flowers.

The plum-centric landscape captivated many people even back then. In this video, we will focus on the era of ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki,’ the origin of the garden.

#PlumBlossoms #InitialDesign

We will explain the main access methods to Mukojima-Hyakkaen in detail. 

The nearest station is “Higashi-Mukojima” Station, but access from Keisei Hikifune Station and the bus stop is also convenient. 

・Approx. 8 minutes walk from “Higashi-Mukojima” Station on the Tobu Skytree Line 

・Approx. 13 minutes walk from “Keisei Hikifune” Station on the Keisei Oshiage Line 

・Approx. 2-3 minutes walk from “Hyakkaen-mae” Bus Stop on the Toei Bus 

※There is no parking at the garden. Please use public transportation when visiting. 

#AccessGuide #TokyoTransit #TrafficInformation

A Garden Overflowing with Poetic Sentiment 📚

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden preserves a large number of haiku and waka (poetry) stone monuments.

This is proof that the garden’s founder interacted with Edo’s top cultural figures.

Its charm is that you can enjoy not only the beauty of nature but also a literary atmosphere.

Why not spend some time in the quiet garden touching the hearts of the old literati?

Culture

A Fusion of Nature and Literature: Tracing the Haiku and Waka Monuments Scattered Throughout Mukojima-Hyakkaen

The many haiku and waka monuments placed in the garden tell us that Mukojima-Hyakkaen played the role of an Edo cultural salon, not just a botanical garden.

In this episode, we will visit the numerous stone monuments that are integrated with the natural landscape, exploring the elegant tastes of the literati of the time and the deep cultural background of this garden.

#JapanesePoetry #CulturalProperty #LiterarySpot #snow

The name of this garden, ‘Hyakkaen’ (Hyakkaen), holds a deep meaning.

One theory suggests it was named after the idea that ‘plum blossoms bloom before a hundred other flowers,’ or ‘a garden where a hundred flowers bloom throughout the four seasons.’ Feel the beauty of the flowers and the garden’s sentiment contained within the name. 

Mystery of the Name] What is the meaning behind ‘Hyakkaen’? A story about plum blossoms and seasonal flowers

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden was primarily composed of 360 plum trees at the time of its opening, and was also called ‘Shin-Ume Yashiki’ (New Plum Mansion).

However, through subsequent ingenuity, it evolved into a garden where various flowers bloom throughout the four seasons, and the name ‘Hyakkaen’ became established.

In this episode, we will introduce the two theories said to be the origin of the name and unravel the story of the garden’s development.

#NameOrigin #JapaneseCulture

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden was created during the Bunka-Bunsei period, when Edo’s commoner culture flourished.

It is a “private flower garden” opened by Sahara Kikuo, an antique dealer, with the cooperation of the literary figures and artists with whom he was acquainted.

Unlike a Daimyo garden such as Koishikawa Korakuen, it possesses a popular, literary, and refined beauty.

The history of Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden began with the passion of Sahara Kikuo, an antique dealer in the Edo period.

He created a “private flower garden” focused on flower appreciation in Mukojima and made it a place for interaction with first-class cultural figures.

The garden’s approachable and poetic atmosphere conveys the commoner culture of the time to the present day.

Let’s delve into its unique origins.

#EdoPeriod #CulturalHistory #SaharaKikuo

At Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden, star flowers for each season, such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, bush clover, and autumn grasses, bloom one after another. 

This is because Sahara Kiku, who created the garden, devised ways for flowers to bloom throughout the four seasons. 

In this episode, we will introduce the representative seasonal flowers that can be seen in the garden. Which season’s scenery do you prefer? 

#SeasonalFlowers #JapaneseGarden #FlowerViewing #TokyoSpectacularView

The plants gathered at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden were not merely chosen for their beauty; they had cultural selection criteria.

By collecting famous plants sung in Chinese and Japanese classics like the Shi Jing (Classic of Poetry) and the Man’yōshū (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), such as Miyagino-hagi (Miyagino bush clover) and Tsukuba-no-susuki (Tsukuba pampas grass), the world of literature was reflected in the garden.

The Sentiment Within the Flowers

Mukojima-Hyakkaen: A Tour of the Plants that Appear in Classic Literature

Sahara Kikuo, the garden’s founder, possessed a deep knowledge of literature and intentionally gathered and planted ‘famous grasses’ mentioned in Chinese and Japanese classics.

This shows that Hyakkaen was not merely a place for flower appreciation but a ‘literary retreat’ where people could deepen their knowledge and enjoy refined tastes.

Let’s stroll through the garden while reflecting on the world of the classics.

#JapanesePlants #ManyoFlowers #ShiJing #Manyoshu #PlantEncyclopedia #LiteratureAndFlowers #MukojimaHyakkaen #Waka

【Mukōjima Hyakkaen: Tokyo’s Hidden Garden】

Introducing Mukōjima Hyakkaen, a historic Japanese garden located in Sumida Ward, Tokyo!

This garden, which has continued since the Edo period, is a Japanese healing space that blends nature and culture.

It is attracting attention from both domestic and international visitors as a hidden gem perfect for sightseeing, strolling, and photography.

We will deliver beautiful seasonal scenery in short videos!

#MukojimaHyakkaen #TokyoSightseeing #JapaneseGarden #GardenStroll #HealingSpot #SumidaWard #TokyoTravel #HiddenGem

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden

We deliver short videos of the beautiful seasonal scenery of Mukojima-Hyakkaen, a historic Japanese garden in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. This garden, which dates back to the Edo period, is a popular spot where you can enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the year, including plum blossoms, bush clover, cherry blossoms, and autumn grasses.

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden, where nature and culture merge, is recommended for sightseeing, walks, and photography. It is attracting attention from domestic and international travelers as a hidden gem for Tokyo sightseeing.

This video condenses the charms of Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden!

Please take a look as a reference for your garden stroll.

3-18-3 Higashimukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

03-3611-8705

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/mukojima-hyakkaen/index.html

Tobu Skytree Line “Higashi-Mukojima” station, approx. 8 min walk

Keisei Oshiage Line “Keisei Hikifune” station, approx. 13 min walk

Toei Bus Kameido-Nippori (Sato 22) “Hyakkaen-mae” stop, approx. 2-3 min walk

No parking available.

#MukojimaHyakkaen #TokyoSightseeing #JapaneseGarden #GardenStroll #SeasonalFlowers #TokyoTravel #HealingSpot #SumidaWard #JapaneseGarden #Wisteria