Hama-rikyu Gardens

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This is a traditional garden located in the Chuo City of Tokyo with a unique Shioiri-no-ike (pond). “Shioiri” is a technique of drawing in sea water and using its tidal movements to change the shape of the pond. Hama-rikyu is one of the most famous Edo period gardens with its Shioiri-no-ike and its two goose-hunting places. On the island in the middle of the pond is the “Nakajima-no-ochaya (central island teahouse)” where guests can have tea and traditional cakes. The gardens are a nine-minute walk from Shiodome Station. In spring, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms, while in autumn cosmos flowers and colorful fall foliage make for splendid sights.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Chuou-ku Hamarikyuteien Map
Area: Shiba / Takeshiba / Takanawa Area
Phone: 0335410200
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]300yen
[Over 65]150yen
[Elementary school age students and under and Junior High School Students living and attending Tokyo]Free
Parking Lot: Available
※Parking available only for sightseeing buses and people with disabilities and wheelchairs.
※For general vehicles, please use the nearby public parking lot.
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available (no smoking on the premises)
Wi-Fi: Available (TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi *Only near Otemon Service Center, Wednesday bus terminal, and Nakajima Ochaya)
English Menu: Available (The notices in the park are mainly in Sunday's original language and English (some Chinese and Korean are also available), and the garden leaflet is available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), and Korean)
Note: *Tel will connect you to the Hamarikyu Gardens Service Center. *Pets are not allowed to enter the park in pet carriers.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (you can enjoy it even on a rainy Sunday if you have rain gear)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (please be careful as wheelchairs cannot be used in areas with steps or muddy surfaces)
Infant friendly: Possible (Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a junior high school student or older)
Pet friendly: It is not possible to enter the park by putting it in a pet carrier.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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A nice garden by the harbour

Reviewed : 2024.04.30

Definitely not the nicest garden we visited but it was still very nice, and impeccably maintained. There were some lovely cherry blossoms and ponds which reflected the garden and urban backdrop very...
The last garden

Reviewed : 2024.04.24

This was the last garden we visited during our trip to Japan and of course they had some different kind of cherry blossom trees compared to the others and they were stunning. We also found a tea...
Hama Rickyu Gardens

Reviewed : 2024.03.17

We came here from the river boat. It seemed a peaceful place amongst the rest of the urbanisation. Some very old trees still exist here. There is also a tearoom. A place to sit and contemplate.