Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Japanese Iris festival in Kiyosumi-teien Garden Jun.1 and Jun.8, 2025

During the season of Japanese Iris, Kiyosumi-teien Garden will hold traditional music performances on Sundays.

Photo provided by NEWSCAST

The Kiyosumi-teien, or Kiyosumi Garden, is a traditional Japanese garden located at the site of a former lord's residence. In 1891, a financier acquired the land to host high-profile guests, and the garden was established as a serene green space, serving as an oasis in the townscape.

Japanese Iris festival in Kiyosumi-teien Garden
Traditional music performance (花菖蒲演奏会)

Japanese harp & Chinese fiddle
June 1st(Sun) 2025

13:00 and 15:00 (30-minute performance)

Shamisen (Japanese Banjo)
June 8th(Sun) 2025

13:00 and 15:00 (30-minute performance)

The performances are free, but garden entrance fees apply. Maximum capacity is 50 people, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For details, see the info by Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/kiyosumi/news/2025/park_info_8.html
Kiyosumi-teien Garden
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/teien/en/kiyosumi/