--- title: "【Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens】Step back in time to Tokyo’s \"Gilded Age\"! ✨" description: "【Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens】Step back in time to Tokyo’s \"Gilded Age\"! ✨" image: https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hubfs/IMG_E9286.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age#main-content) [![logo_yoko](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_yoko.jpg?width=390&height=100&name=logo_yoko.jpg)](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museum?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [about THE TOKYO PASS](https://www.mytokyopass.com/) [about THE TOKYO PASS](https://www.mytokyopass.com/) 2026/05/26 # 【Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens】Step back in time to Tokyo’s "Gilded Age"! ✨ [Writer : YM](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/author/writer-ym-1) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age) [X Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://hs.mytokyopass.com/en/tokyo-museums/-kyu-iwasaki-tei-gardens-step-back-in-time-to-tokyos-gilded-age) ![b1_IMG_E9286](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b1_IMG_E9286.jpg?width=960&height=540&name=b1_IMG_E9286.jpg) Step back in time to Tokyo’s "Gilded Age"! ✨ If you’re looking for a spot where Western elegance meets traditional Japanese soul, Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens is an absolute dream. 🏛️ - ![b2_IMG_E9083](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b2_IMG_E9083.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=b2_IMG_E9083.jpg) - ![b3_IMG_E9262](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b3_IMG_E9262.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=b3_IMG_E9262.jpg) - ![b4_IMG_E9177](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b4_IMG_E9177.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b4_IMG_E9177.jpg) - ![b5_アートボード 3](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b5_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%203.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b5_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%203.jpg) - ![b6_IMG_E9124](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b6_IMG_E9124.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b6_IMG_E9124.jpg) - ![b7_IMG_E9141](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b7_IMG_E9141.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b7_IMG_E9141.jpg) - ![b8_IMG_E9159](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b8_IMG_E9159.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b8_IMG_E9159.jpg) - ![b9_IMG_E9108-02](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b9_IMG_E9108-02.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b9_IMG_E9108-02.jpg) Built in 1896, this stunning estate was once the home of the Iwasaki family, founders of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu . The main wooden villa looks like it’s straight out of a classic movie, designed by the famous Josiah Conder. It’s the perfect escape from the modern neon lights of the city. 🌿 - ![b10_IMG_E9189](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b10_IMG_E9189.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b10_IMG_E9189.jpg) - ![b11_IMG_E9204-02](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b11_IMG_E9204-02.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b11_IMG_E9204-02.jpg) - ![b12_IMG_E9221](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b12_IMG_E9221.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=b12_IMG_E9221.jpg) - ![b13_アートボード 1](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b13_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%201.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b13_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%201.jpg) - ![b14_アートボード 2](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b14_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%202.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b14_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%202.jpg) - ![b15_IMG_E9228](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b15_IMG_E9228.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b15_IMG_E9228.jpg) #### **Here’s why you’ll love it:** - **Edible Art at the Tea Room:** After exploring the grand halls, head to the tea room for a moment of zen. 🍵 While a matcha set with traditional wagashi is a must, they also offer delicious **cheesecake** and **limited-edition cream puffs**! Eating treats in such a historic atmosphere is a total mood. 🍰✨ - **Exquisite Souvenirs:** Don’t leave without checking out the shop! **Their Japanese leather paper (Kinkarakawashi)** card cases and bookmarks are legendary. They are incredibly intricate and make for a unique, high-end gift. 🎁 - **Perfect Location:** It’s just a 3-minute walk from **Yushima Station**. Plus, you’re right next to **Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, Yushima Tenjin, and the Tokyo National Museum**! It’s the perfect centerpiece for a day of culture.    - ![b16_IMG_E9255](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b16_IMG_E9255.jpg?width=5712&height=3214&name=b16_IMG_E9255.jpg) - ![b17_IMG_E9278](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b17_IMG_E9278.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b17_IMG_E9278.jpg) - ![b18_IMG_E9241-02](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b18_IMG_E9241-02.jpg?width=2800&height=1575&name=b18_IMG_E9241-02.jpg) - ![b19_IMG_E9303](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b19_IMG_E9303.jpg?width=2700&height=1519&name=b19_IMG_E9303.jpg) - ![b20_IMG_E9305](https://hs.mytokyopass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/260521Iwasaki/b20_IMG_E9305.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=b20_IMG_E9305.jpg) #### **Pro Tip:** Want to explore Tokyo’s history without the hassle? Use **THE TOKYO PASS** to access this and many other top cultural sites seamlessly! 🎟️ It’s the smartest way to see the city. Information is current as of the date of posting. 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