天寿園

Tenshuuen is a Japanese garden in Chūō-ku featuring traditional landscape design with ponds filled by seawater from Tokyo Bay, controlled through sluice gates for water level management. The tidal influence creates natural changes in the garden's appearance throughout the day.

The site dates to the Edo period when it functioned as a private retreat for the Tokugawa shogunate between 1603 and 1867. Its importance to the ruling family shaped how the garden was designed and maintained over generations.

The garden features a teahouse called Nakajima-no-ochaya where visitors can watch matcha being prepared following old Japanese customs. The regular use of this space shows how traditional tea ceremonies remain part of how people experience the garden today.

The garden is accessible to visitors during daylight hours most days and offers multiple paths for exploring. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since the grounds feature uneven surfaces and bridges over the water basins.

Within the garden stands a pine tree over 300 years old whose drooping form has been created through generations of careful pruning. This technique demands constant attention and skill to maintain its distinctive shape.

Location: Chūō-ku

GPS coordinates: 37.87889,139.05389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04