[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Tetsugakudo Park (Updated Apr)

A unique park built in 1904 by philosopher Dr. Enryo Inoue as a place for spiritual training. A place rich in forests in Tokyo. Just walking around will calm your mind.✨

It is a mysterious gate with Tengu and Yokai written on it. Inoue Enryo was a philosopher active from the Meiji to Taisho eras. He is known as the founder of Toyo University, but his other face was Yokai Studies. It is said that he built it as a training hall to train "thinkers = philosophers." ↑This is the Tetsurimon Gate. It is also commonly known as the Yokai Gate. The autumn leaves are amazing, so be sure to stop by♪

Garden of Philosophy (Tetsugakudo Park) 1-33-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo A beautiful place with flowerbeds and sculptures of great people on the south side of Tetsugakudo Park. People representing religion, philosophy, and law are arranged in concentric circles, reflecting the artist's idea that in order for people from different parts of the world to become closer to each other, it is necessary to return to the origin of plus and minus (±1).

Tetsugakudo Park Located at 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, this park was founded in 1904 by the late Dr. Enryo Inoue as a place for spiritual training, and was developed as a place for philosophy and social education, visually expressing the world of philosophy. It is a beautiful park with numerous old buildings and shiki-ori trees. #Free Spot

#springwander Buildings built around the Meiji period, including the "Four Cathedrals", which enshrines ancient and modern philosophers influenced by Confucius, Shakyamuni, Socrates, Kant, and Enryo Inoue, the "Six Gendai", which enshrines the Six Sages of the East, and the "Mujizo", which displays the collection of Enryo Inoue, are now built around the Meiji period. Existence. The "Philosophy Garden", where statues of world-class religious people and philosophers stand in a concentric circle as if they were talking, is also a spot unique to this park. It is also unique that facilities and areas such as bridges, ponds, and slopes are named after philosophy.

Introducing the Garden of Philosophy, an oasis in the city!! There are so many bronze statues of famous people that it feels like a museum!! If you like philosophy, you should definitely visit✨There is a lot of greenery in Tetsugakudo Park🌿𓂃◌𓈒𓐍There are also many benches, so it is recommended for chill time on a nice day🩶You can also sunbathe and do beauty activities🤍 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Recommended spot information📍Garden of Philosophy✤Address: 1-33-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo✤Access: Seibu Shinjuku Line "Arai Yakushimae Station" ▶︎12 minutes walk Toei Oedo Line "Ochiai Minaminagasaki Station" ▶︎ 13 minutes walk ✤ Admission fee: free ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip January 2025 #Tokyo sightseeing

◯Access It is a 12-minute walk from Arai-Yakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, and a 13-minute walk from Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki Station on the Toei Oedo Line. ◯About Tetsugakudo Park Tetsugakudo Park is a unique park unlike any other in the world, founded in 1904 by philosopher and Toyo University founder Enryo Inoue as a place for spiritual training. The old buildings and facilities in the park, which were developed over a period of about 15 years, are visual expressions of the world of philosophy, and include buildings, stonework, ponds, and paths with shapes and words derived from philosophy. The many cherry trees in the park, which are lined with the cherry blossom-lined streets of Nakano-dori, are one of the most famous flower spots in Tokyo, and many people can enjoy the changing atmosphere of the seasons, and the park is loved by many people as a place to stroll and relax in the area. The northern part of the park also has a baseball field, tennis court, and archery field. There are no playground equipment, and it is a quiet park with plenty of greenery. #0 yen trip #Tokyo sightseeing #Tetsugakudo Park

#cherryblossom2024 The journey we embarked on in Japan was truly remarkable, particularly when we immersed ourselves in the lively city atmosphere and explored the captivating Tetsugakudo Park. The arrival of spring brought an extra touch of enchantment to the surroundings, and the peaceful landscapes encircling the shrine left us speechless. The magnificent vistas etched enduring memories in our minds that will remain with us forever. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape, this exquisite hillside park stands as a testament to the visionary philosopher, Enryo Inoue, who sought to immortalize profound philosophical theories in tangible form. Within its enchanting boundaries, one can discover a mesmerizing collection of 77 meticulously crafted spots, each symbolizing a distinct doctrine, inviting visitors to embark on a profound journey of introspection and enlightenment. As one ascends to the pinnacle of the hill, a captivating sight awaits - six resplendent Meiji-era buildings, adorned with timeless elegance, graciously open their doors to the public during the enchanting hanami season and on select public holidays and weekends in the month of October. The retreat was an indulgent paradise, its mesmerizing beauty etched deep in my memory. The immense satisfaction of reliving and immersing myself in every captivating minute within this extraordinary sanctuary is incomparable to any other experience.#familytrip

Tetsurimon Gate in Nakano, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built around 1909-1945. It also serves as the entrance to see various old buildings. To the left of the gate is a "ghost statue" that represents the mysteries of the mind. To the right of the gate is a "tengu statue" that represents the mysteries of the material world. The Buddhist philosopher Inoue Enryo, who founded Tetsugakudo Park, built this gate as an analogy for the mysteries of philosophy. He teaches that the pursuit of these mysteries is the beginning of philosophy. There were carp streamers swimming nearby. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Tetsurimon (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Tetsugakudo Park #Tokyo Walk

Mujinzo in Nakano, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built around 1909-1945. This building exhibits items collected by Inoue Enryo when he toured around the country. It is a two-story building. The first floor is called the "Bansho-ko" and the second floor is called Kojo-ro. Portraits of Inoue Enryo and the great men of Tetsugakudo, who are said to be the Six Sages of the East, are also on display. The Six Sages are Zhuangzi, Zhu Xi, Nagarjuna, Kahira Sen, Prince Shotoku, and Sugawara no Michizane. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Mujinzo (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #TokyoWalk #TetsugakudoPark

Absolute Castle in Nakano, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built in October 1915. This is a reading hall that was used as a library. It has a collection of over 20,000 books collected by Inoue Enryo, the founder of Tetsugakudo Park and Toyo University. You can read books only on the days when the interior of the old building is open to the public. The interior is lined with bookshelves, creating a mysterious space. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Zettai Castle (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #TokyoWalk #TetsugakudoPark

Space Pavilion in Nakano, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built in October 1913. Built by Inoue Enryo, this Space Pavilion was used to hold philosophical lectures and seminars. Inside, there is not only a lecture room, but also the Imperial Hall, an 8-tatami room built to represent Japan in the world. It has a unique structure and is located diagonally inside the Space Pavilion. At the back is a statue of Prince Shotoku. It was built by Inoue Enryo's son, Gen'ichi, as a memorial for a friend who died in the war. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Space Museum (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #TokyoWalk #TetsugakudoPark

Shisei-do in Nakano, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is pronounced "Shiseido". It is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built in April 1904. It is a place where Inoue Enryo is enshrined as one of the four philosophers who influenced him the most. Inoue Enryo is a Japanese philosopher who founded what is now Toyo University. You cannot enter the hall, but you can view it from the side. There is a statue of Shaka Nehan, which was made by Inoue Enryo's son Gen'ichi as a memorial for a friend who died in the war. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Shisei-do (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Tetsugakudo Park #Tokyo Walk

Rokkendai is located in Nakano-ku, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is pronounced "rokkendai". It is an old building in Tetsugakudo Park that was built in November 1909. The vermilion-painted hexagonal building has a particularly eye-catching appearance. The exterior is two stories, but the interior is three stories, which is an unusual structure. You can enter for free. The Rokkendai refers to the Six Sages of the East, and the following six people are enshrined here: Zhuangzi, Zhuzi, Nagarjuna, Kahira Sen, Prince Shotoku, and Sugawara no Michizane. Portraits of these people are displayed inside. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Rokukendai (Tetsugakudo Park) ꕥAddress: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Tokyo #Tetsugakudo Park #Tokyo Walk

Tsuzumi Inari Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine in a corner of a residential area. It is pronounced "Tsuzumi Inari Jinja." It is close to Myoshoji River, south of Tetsugakudo Park. Unfortunately, the origin of its founding is unknown. On the small grounds are a torii gate, a shrine building, and a fox statue. The fox statue is in a wire fence, perhaps for protection. Next to it is a park with only a swing and a closed sandbox. It felt like it blended into the local area. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tsuzumi Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-21 Nishi Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → 7 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Tokyo #Shrine tour #Temples and shrines

#thingstodo It's a good place to spend time with your friends and family. There are lot of beautiful trees and lot of old buildings. There are beautiful places to take photographs. I went there in the beginning of sprint season. There is a beautiful water stream too.Quite a large and impressive park, but no support for English that I noticed. Most of the philosophers featured were Chinese or Japanese, but there were a few references to Western philosophers. Layout is kind of confusing, but I think that's supposed to keep you thinking as you wander around. Lots of birds and at least one interesting cat. I guess it deserves a high four stars for being thematic.

#TokyoTourism The Buddhist philosopher Enryo Inoue, founder of Toyo University, opened this park to the public as a place for spiritual training. It is known as a famous spot for plum and cherry blossoms, and is a place of relaxation for people. The plum and cherry blossoms are very beautiful during the flowering season, so it is one of the recommended parks in Nakano. Tetsugakudo Park Spot Information Address: 1-34-28 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Access: 12 minutes on foot from Araiyakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (8:00-18:00 from April to September)

A park in Tokyo where you can see autumn leaves🍁✨ There is a path along the river, so you can take a walk while enjoying the autumn leaves🚶‍♀️ Founded in 1904 by the late Dr. Enryo Inoue, philosopher and founder of Toyo University, as a place for spiritual training, it is a unique park unlike any other in the country, developed as a place for philosophy and social education, and a visual representation of the world of philosophy!