Horikiri Shobuen Iris Garden is a 7,700 square meter site boasting 6,000 iris plants of 200 species.
Horikirishobuen has been famous for its irises since the Edo period (1603-1868) and is included in the 100 best views of Edo and depicted in nishikie woodblock prints by Ando Hiroshige and others.
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The best time to see the irises is around the middle of June, when the Katsushika Iris Festival is held. During the Festival, the park is open longer than usual.
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Horikiri Shobuen Iris Gardenrden Information
Name | Horikiri Shobuen Iris Garden 堀切菖蒲園 |
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Hours | 9:00-17:00 8:00-18:00 (June 1-25) |
Closed | the New Year’s holiday |
Address | 2-19-1 Horikiri, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo |
Telephone | 03-3697-5237 |
How To Get To The Horikiri Shobuen Iris Garden
10 minutes walk from Horikiri-Shobuen Station on the Keisei Main Line.