Rikugien

A garden created by a daimyo lord in the Edo period which was modeled after the styles used in the Genroku era. A nationally designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty, the weeping cherry trees beyond the Naitei Daimon gate are particularly famous. The garden is also a popular destination for enjoying autumn foliage, and in the fall Japanese maples, wax trees, and gingkoes decorate this 300 year old garden with their seasonal colors. The garden is also illuminated at night during the season.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Bunkyou-ku Honkomagome 6-16-3 Map
Area: Sugamo / Komagome / Oji Area
Phone: 0339412222
Autumn foliage forecast: Late Nov.-Early Dec.
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/1)
Fees: Charge
Parking Lot: Not available
Night viewing: Available
Period of illumination of autumnal leaves and Daimyo garden:Late Nov.-Early Dec.
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple), kaede (Japanese maple), ginkgo, Japanese zelkova, iroha-momiji, cherry tree, dodan-tsutsuji
Note: During Period of illumination you can enter until 20:30 (closed at 21 o'clock)