Mizumoto Park in Photos
Tokyo is synonymous with neon and high-rise buildings. But tucked away in Katsushika Ward lies an escape for photographers—Mizumoto Park. Larger than Shinjuku Gyoen, it has spacious grounds, vibrant flowers, and diverse wildlife. This gem captures nature’s beauty in every season. Whether you enjoy spring’s Japanese irises or autumn leaves, it’s a photography paradise. It’s worth every step to get there.
I have wanted to go there for many years. But it was in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward! Katsushika was like a distant prefecture for me. It was so far. I needed to change that. So I packed my camera gear and made the long train trip.
My first impressions were excellent. I went there in late spring. Any photographer should love Mizumoto Park. There is much to photograph. I wish I had more time to explore it that first day. Still, I went home with some good photos.
The park’s Japanese Irises, wisteria, and azaleas are gorgeous subjects for photographers. And then there are the forests of poplar trees and Metasequoia to walk through. If you are into birding, you can do that.
Then there are bridges and a canal to explore. You can walk through a vast grass field. Mizumoto Park has so many unique areas. It’s easy to understand why Tokyo nature photographers love it.
The park was great, but I should have visited earlier in spring or later, in autumn. When I went in summer, some flowers were past their best and others hadn’t yet bloomed. I only had the irises to work with. Everything else was green. That’s okay because I have an excuse to go again!
Many people have an image of Tokyo as a congested and cluttered city. So it’s hard to believe this park exists here. The amount of space is incredible. Its central field is bigger than the one at Showa Memorial. Shinjuku Gyoen isn’t in the race at all.
I can’t wait to visit it in autumn. The trees that line the Oba River must be a beautiful sight in that season. There are excellent pictures of it on the internet.
During my visit to Mizumoto, I lost my new smartphone, a Google Pixel 5. I had only bought it the day before. When I sat down for a rest, I went to pull it out of my bag, and it wasn’t there!! I backtracked my path and couldn’t find it.
After a frantic hour of looking, I went to the park’s office. Fortunately, someone had found it and handed it in. Whoever it was, I’ll never know, but I was grateful.
What’s there for visitors?
- There are many kiosks;
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
- A dog run (yes, dogs allowed!)
- Car parking is available
- Toilets and drink machines.
Is that another park across the river?
Yes, it is! You might think it is an extension of Mizutomo, but that’s incorrect. It is Misato Park in Saitama Prefecture. I heard it has beautiful cherry blossoms, so I hope to photograph them one day.
Photography at Mizumoto Park
Cameras don’t have problems at this park. It is photographer-friendly. But long lenses are needed for birding there.
Mizumoto Park points of interest
- Different seasonal flowers
- Autumn trees
- Cherry blossoms
- Birds
- Bridges
Other photo spots in the area
- Shibamata Taishakuten (a famous temple)
When is the best time to visit?
As I mentioned earlier, I haven’t explored the entire park yet. But, after looking at many pictures on the internet, spring or autumn might be best.
Where is Mizumoto Park?
Address: 3-2 Mizumotokoen, Katsushika City, Tokyo
Here it is on Google Maps:
Closest train station:
Kanamachi on the Joban Line. After that, it is a twenty-five-minute walk to the park.
Take a Keisei Bus bound for Togasaki Marshalling Yard or Nishi Mizumoto 3-chrome if you think the walk is long. Get off at “Mizumoto Park”, then walk the rest of the way. That will take about seven minutes.
Car Parking
Available (paid)
Opening hours
- Mizumoto Park is open 24/7.
- The administration office is closed over the New Year holidays. Telephone it for operating hours (03-3607-8321).
Admission costs
None
Conclusion
The variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers at Mizumoto Park is incredible. And then there are seasonal changes (i.e., autumn). It’s a great Tokyo photo spot.
Please remember this was my first time there. To give it justice, I need to go several times at least. So, be ready for new pictures to be here in the future! Leave questions and comments below.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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External related websites:
- Mizumoto Park (official website)