Hydrangea and iris in Kiyosumi Garden|Japanese garden and early summer flowers in Tokyo

Hydrangea and iris in Kiyosumi Garden|Japanese garden and early summer flowers in Tokyo

Enjoy early summer scenery of hydrangea and iris in Kiyosumi Garden

Kiyosumi Garden, located in Koto-ku, Tokyo, is a place where visitors can enjoy the beauty of an authentic Japanese garden while still being in the city. The garden, centering on a pond, is decorated with stone bridges, stepping stones, pine trees, and seasonal flowers, and in early summer, flowering irises add elegant color to the garden landscape.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing hydrangeas is not to take large pictures of only the flowers, but to be aware of the background that is typical of a Japanese garden. Combining hydrangeas with the greenery, stones, and pathways in the garden will help create a calm, Japanese atmosphere.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

early summer

Recommended times

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address Kiyosumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Admission fee Yes
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot None (coin parking nearby)
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on May 31, 2026.

2026

Kiyosumi Garden|Blooming blue hydrangea

This photo was taken at Kiyosumi Garden of blue hydrangeas at the beginning of blooming by the pond.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Hydrangea seen over the pond

This photo was taken at Kiyosumi Garden from the opposite side of the pond, showing the hydrangea at the beginning of bloom.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Great blue heron by the pond

This photo was taken in Kiyosumi Garden, where a blue heron (a heron) is standing by the pond.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Red and purple irises at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken at Kiyosumi Garden of a reddish-purple iris found in the iris garden at the back of the garden, just beginning to bloom.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Purple irises in the iris field

This photo was taken at Kiyosumi Garden of beautiful purple irises in the iris field.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Hydrangea blooming through the trees

This photo was taken at Kiyosumi Garden of beautiful hydrangeas blooming where the sun shines through the trees.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Hydrangea petals glowing in the dark

This photo was taken in Kiyosumi Garden of hydrangea petals in the dark with a slight light.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Landscape with hydrangea and pine trees

This photo was taken in Kiyosumi Garden, from a short distance away, with hydrangea flowers and pine trees.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Blue hydrangea in the sunlight

This photo was taken in Kiyosumi Garden of a beautiful blue hydrangea in the sunlight.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Blue hydrangea shining against the green background

This photo was taken from the side in Kiyosumi Garden, showing the blue hydrangea in the light, along with the green background.
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Kiyosumi Garden|Teahouse across the pond

This photo was taken in Kiyosumi Garden, with the teahouse visible across the pond.
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