Hamarikyu Gardens
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(11.8k)Hamarikyu Gardens is a public park in Tokyo, built on the site of a 17th-century Shogun villa. It features a large tidal pond and is surrounded by a seawater moat connected to Tokyo Bay. The garden offers a peaceful escape from the city, with well-maintained grounds and various seasonal flowers.
Address
1-1 Hamarikyūteien, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0046, Japan
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 3-3541-0200
Worth it?
Worth it if you want a peaceful, well-maintained green space with historical significance
Skip if you're looking for a bustling, high-energy attraction
Location
1-1 Hamarikyūteien, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0046, Japan
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Highlights
At the center of the tidal pond, you can find a teahouse where visitors can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets in a traditional tea-ceremony style.
The garden features a 300-year-old pine tree, a peony garden, and plum tree groves, with different flowers blooming throughout the year depending on the season.
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Who it's for
This garden is ideal for anyone seeking a quiet, relaxing stroll away from the city's hustle, including families with children due to its accessible and mostly flat terrain. It's also great for history buffs interested in the site's past as a Shogun villa.
Know before you go
You can access the garden via two northern gates or by a 35-minute Tokyo Cruise Ship water bus ride from Asakusa, which includes admission.
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5 ReviewsVisitors consistently highlight the beautiful scenery, especially the tidal pond and seasonal blossoms, and appreciate the calm, well-kept environment. Many recommend visiting the tea house and note the garden's accessibility.
Fun facts
The garden was originally established in 1654 when Tokugawa Tsunashige reclaimed land from Edo Bay to build a villa and garden.
After the Meiji Restoration, the site became the "Hama Palace" and was used as a state guest house, hosting figures like Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany and former US President Ulysses S. Grant.
The garden has been destroyed by fire twice, once in 1724 and again during the 1945 Tokyo air raid, but has since been restored.
