The History of Hamarikyu
- Published 2015.7.28
In 1654, the younger brother of Ietsuna, 4th Tokugawa Shogun, Matsudaira Tsunashige, ruler of Kofu, had part of the shallows filled in and a residence was built on reclaimed land which came to be called Kofu Hama-yashiki (Kofu "beach pavilion"). Tsunashige`s son, Inobu, then became the 6th shogun, and the residence became Tokugawa property. The name of the residence was changed to "Hama Goden" (Beach Palace). Changes were made to the garden and finished at time of 11th Shogun Ienari. After the Meiji Restoration, the garden became the Detached Palace for the Imperial family and the name was changed to Hama Detached Palace. The Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II bombings caused massive damage to number of buildings and trees rendering the garden unrecognizable. The Imperial family gave the garden to the City of Tokyo on November 3rd, 1945, opening it to public in April of 1946. The Hama Detached Palace Garden was designated as a famous site and site with high historical significance on November 22nd, 1952.
