There are two assembly rooms in the Kiyosumi gardens. The Ryotei assembly room was built in the architectural style of a tea house. It sticks out into the pond. It was originally built by the Iwaskai Family in 1909 to entertain Lord Kitchener of Britain on his ceremonial visit to Japan. Although undamaged by the earthquake or the war, the building underwent extensive repair work in 1985. It was designated a Selected Historical Building by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2005.
Ryotei from the northwest side of the pond, with the south edge of Matsushima also
Wisteria trellis on the edge of the pond, next to the Ryotei
The Taisho Kinenkan assembly room is a building relocated into the garden. It was originally a funeral hall for the funeral service of the Emperor Taisho and was relocated to Kiyosumi. During the war it burned down but was rebuilt in 1953 and completely renovated in 1989.
Taisho Kinenkan (the low building) near the main entrance