A famous location depicted in the nishikie of Hiroshige Utagawa and others
Horikiri Shobu-en (Iris Garden)
Horikiri Iris Garden, known as one of Edo's well-known sites from long ago.
This garden has around 6,000 plants of approximately 200 varieties centered around the precious Edo-era iris flowers, which can be enjoyed for free.
The best viewing period is from late May to mid-June.
The blooming iris landscape has been depicted in the nishikie of artists like Hiroshige Utagawa, Harunobu Suzuki and more.
Facility information
- Telephone
- 03-3694-2474 (Katsushika District Park Management Office)
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Address
- 2-19-1 Horikiri, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
- Transportation
- Approximately a 10-minute walk from Horikiri Shobu-en Station on the Keisei Line
