Description
- This is the most famous Japanese garden (a garden with stones and plants arranged around a pond) in Tokyo.
- The central pond is a place for birds to rest their wings, and at the central teahouse you can enjoy matcha while looking at it.
- For a limited time, you can also enjoy the park lit up at night.
Reviews by situation
“Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points
Many visitors gather on weekdays, but the interior is spacious so it is not crowded.
“Having fun with the kids” Recommended: 1 /4 points
It may be difficult for children to enjoy it.
“Getting into the mood on a date” Recommended: 2 /4 points
It is easy to access, so it is worth considering if you can enjoy the scenery from both sides.
“Getting along with friends” Recommendation level: 2 /4 points
It is easy to access, so it is worth considering if you can enjoy the scenery from both sides.
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“Comfort” Rating: 3 /5 points
The interior is spacious so you can walk around at your leisure, and there are plenty of rest areas and benches, so it is comfortable.
“Length of fun time” Rating: 3 /5 points
It will take more than an hour to look around the garden carefully.
“Price range” Rating: 4 /5 points
The entrance fee and the prices of the menu at the rest area are also reasonable.
“Suitable for rainy days” Rating: 1 /5 points
Since it is outdoors except for the rest area, you need to prepare for rain.
“Night-friendly” Rating: 2 /5 points
It is usually not possible to enter at night. (It is lit up for a limited time.)
“Uniqueness” Rating: 3 /5 points
There are several Japanese gardens in Tokyo, and Rikugien is a traditional Japanese garden.
Business Hours
AM9:00 to PM4:30
Closed Days
None
English Support
Free brochures placed at the entrance are available in multiple languages.
Fees
One adult…300yen (cash / credit card / SUICA / and more)
Access
The only entrance to Rikugi-en is the main gate. The nearest station is Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line / Metro Namboku Line), the JR Yamanote Line South Exit or the Metro Namboku Line Exit 2, but you will need to go around Rikugi-en to get to the main gate. It’s about a 5 minute walk.
Main limited-time events
In the latter half of March, Rikugien Garden’s opening hours are extended into the evening, allowing you to enjoy the cherry blossoms at night.
Official website
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index031.html#googtrans(en)
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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens
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A shopping street popular among the elderly. There are relatively many clothing stores. Fairs are held on the 4th, 14th, and 24th of every month.
Koishikawa Botanical Garden (Koishikawa Shokubutsu-en)
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