Around Waseda: Kansen-en Park
Fri, Mar 6, 2015Photos taken from around Waseda campus on February 28, 2015
Welcome to Kansen-en Park
“Yukitsuri” are ropes that protect pine trees from snow
The park reflected on the pond’s surface
Plum blossom trees announcing spring’s arrival
There are a number of parks around Waseda University but have you heard of Kansen-en Park? This small park was originally the residence of Tokugawa Gosankyo of the Shimizu family, one of the most significant families of the Edo era. Even now, remnants of that era can still be felt when strolling around the park.
The park is called Kansen-en (literally “sweet spring garden”) because the spring water in the garden is said to have been sweet and suitable for tea. The park became the residence of the Souma Shishaku family in the Meiji era but was soon acquired by Waseda University in 1880. After the war, the park became a public Tokyo property and eventually became part of the Shinjuku ward.
The park is known as a great place to experience the change in seasons. We encourage everyone to visit the park and experience it for themselves.
