A Hidden Gym In The Mega-City
Ikedayama Park, located in Shinagawa ward near Meguro, is small, but delightful.
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Map of Ikedayama Park
Information About Ikedayama Park
Information
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Address:
5-4-35 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku
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Contact:
03-3447-4676
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Open hours:
7:30am – 5pm (Jul. – Aug. 7:30am – 6pm)
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Closed:
Dec. 29 – Jan. 3
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Entrance fee:
Free of charge
Flower Calendar
- Jan. – Feb. : Japanese apricot, Narcissus
- Mar. – Apr. : Dogtooth violet, Someiyoshino, Calanthe, Azalea
- May – Jun. : Satsuki azalea, Hudrangea, Japanese iris, Pomegranate
- Jul. – Aug. : Tall swertia, Japanese lily, Crape myrtle
- Sep. – Oct. : Japanese bush clover, Lycoris africana, Leopard plant
- Nov. – Dec. : Maple (red leaves), Sasanqua, Pine (Yukitsuri – supporting ropes tied to trees to protect from the snow)
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Background and History of Ikedayama Park
The small park previously served as part of a lord’s residence. Ikedayama Park leverages the hilly terrain at the edge o the Musashino Plateau. A trellis overlooks the pond from the highlands and the lowland area contains a gourd-shaped pond with a circuit-style garden around it. Wildflowers are scattered throughout the garden. Azaleas and Satsuki Azaleas grow on the slopes. Maple trees provide an ever changing foliage that make Ikedayama Park a relaxing environment for any season.Features and Sights to See
Rock formations in the stream
The stream that flows into the gourd-shaped pond of Ikedayama Park was skillfully built with stones and has the atmosphere of a waterfall set deep in the mountains.Large trimmed Azalea shrubs
Azaleas and Satsuki Azaleas flourish on the slopes east of the pond of Ikedayama Park and color the area in bright scarlets, deep yellows and rich purples in April and May.
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