Komabano Park

Komabano Park is an urban green space in Meguro-ku featuring walking paths, open lawn areas, and playgrounds situated among the Komaba campus facilities of the University of Tokyo. The grounds include a Japanese garden with a pond and several entry points accessible through nearby side streets.

The land once belonged to Marquis Maeda Toshinari, a descendant of the Kaga Clan samurai family, before being converted to a public park in 1986. This transformation marked the shift from private estate to a space open to the community.

The Museum of Modern Japanese Literature sits within the park and showcases works and archives related to modern Japanese literary history. Visitors can explore how literature has developed in Japan while enjoying the cultural atmosphere that the museum brings to this green space.

The park has several entrances accessible through nearby side streets and facilities suitable for visitors of all ages. It is best explored on foot, as the pathways are well-designed and everything is distributed across easy-to-navigate terrain.

After World War II, a mansion on the grounds served as the residence of General Ennis Whitehead, commander of the 5th Air Force, until 1957. This connection reveals a less commonly known chapter in the site's post-war history.

Location: Komaba

Location: Meguro-ku

Location: Tokyo

Location: Komaba 2-chome

Inception: March 31, 1986

Website: https://city.meguro.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/shisetsu/koen/komabano.html

GPS coordinates: 35.65833,139.68056

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09