In the Great Kantō earthquake on September 1 , 1923 , all buildings and trees on the site were destroyed by fire . Subsequently , in January 1924 , the site was donated to Tokyo City as part of celebrations preceding the Shōwa period ( 1926 to 1989 ) of Emperor Hirohito
Great Kantō earthquake
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden