This famously beautiful garden surrounded by urban cityscape is partly barrier-free and accessible to wheelchair users. We recommend Koishikawa Korakuen for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the garden and barrier-free route.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Koishikawa Korakuen GardensAddress: 112-0004 Tokyo Bunkyo-ku Koraku 1-6-6Telephone Number: 03-3811-3015Opening Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)Closed: From Dec 29th to Jan 1stGeneral Admission Fee: Adults:300JPY (65 yrs or older:150JPY), Primary Schooler or younger, and students who attend schools in Tokyo: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: Those who carry disability certificate issued in Japan and their carer (up to one person) : FreeHome Page URL: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index030.html
Website in Japanese: Top right hand corner has options for English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, French.AccessNearest Station: JR Sobu Line Iidabashi Station, West GateDistance from Nearest Station: JR Iidabashi Station 550mApproximate travel time from station: 8 minute walk from JR Iidabashi Station - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 60 minutes - 90 minutesParking for those with Disabilities: Not AvailableMulitlingual Guidance Available: Mostly EnglishMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: Yes, both at location and on websiteBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility（Height）: N/AWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope）: West Gate 3° slopeElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: None but Service Center available for the purposeBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: 4 availableBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: N/AMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: N/AParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: N/ADistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendants Available: N/AInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: N/AVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- ToiletKantokuteiLarge Group Rest AreaNear East GateRestroom Entryway Width72 cm103 cm90 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width48 cm55 cm53 cmWestern Style Toilets AvailableYesYesYesWestern style Toilets with Handrails AvailableYes, L bar styleYes, L bar styleYes, L bar styleAvailability of heated bidetYesNoNoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesKantokuteiLarge Group Rest AreaNear East GateToilet stall for those with Physical DisabilitesAvailableAvailableAvailableDoor StyleSliding DoorSliding DoorSliding DoorDoor Width80 cm86 cm106 cmWidth inside Toilet Stall256 x190 cm187 x 187 cm232 x 205 cmHandrail AvailableLeft: fixed horizontal bar
Right: fixed U barLeft: adjustable U bar
Right: fixed L barLeft: adjustable U bar
Right: fixed L barWarm Water Bidet AvailableYesNoNoOstomate-compatible facilitiesNoNoYesUniversal Changing bed（for adults）NoNoNoEmergency Alert Button in Stall2, both 88 cm above the ground level1, 118 cm above the ground level2, each 80 cm and 30 cm above the ground levelFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: AvailableFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, cobblestone or dirt pathsStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccessibility Path around Steps: 3° Rampway between West Gate and Ticket BoothPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone, gravel or dirtInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Some steep or uneven areas including Tsukiyama and Stone BridgesRest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Areas with staircases or cobble stones on the way and stone bridges may not accessible for those with mobility restrictions or wheelchair usersCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs have no handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoneWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Flat areas of the garden and cafeAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Some steep or uneven areas including Tsukiyama and Stone BridgesAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Mostly English, some Chinese and Korean availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: YesStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: YesStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: YesStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: Yes
- General InformationName: Kotokutei/Biidoro SaryouType of food: Cafe style, Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets, Japanese style light meals including Soba Noodle also availableOpening Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm (last order 3:30pm)Cafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 120 cmEntryway Steps (Height): 2 stepsSlope in place of stairs: YesSeats with Tables available: YesBaby chair/booster seat available: Yes, 3 chairs availableOther Seating Information: N/AHallways width: 162 cmStaff Support（for buffet style meals): N/AMenuBraille Menu Available: NoneMenu with Photos: Information Not AvailableMultilingual Menu Available: Information Not AvailableSpecial AccommodationsAccommodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: Some items can be made for those with needsVegeterian Meals: NoneHalal Meals: None (some items without pork available)
