Hama Rikyu is a 10-15 minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station or a 5-10 minute walk from Shiodome Station on the Oedo Subway Line and Yurikamome train.
You can also reach Hama Rikyu by Tokyo Water Bus from Asakusa (35 minutes, 1180 yen one way, including garden admission). However, the water bus doesn't stop at Hama Rikyu on the return journey, and you can only get off there, not board.





Hama Rikyu
Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū) is a stunning landscape garden in central Tokyo, offering a peaceful escape alongside Tokyo Bay. With seawater ponds that change with the tides and a picturesque teahouse on an island, it’s a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. The garden, originally built as a feudal lord’s residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period, later became an imperial detached palace before being opened to the public.
The garden’s history is reflected in remnants like reconstructed duck hunting blinds and a rock wall. Hama Rikyu offers beauty throughout the year, with autumn colors in November-December, plum blossoms in late February, and cherry blossoms in spring. Whether visiting in winter, spring, or autumn, the garden’s tranquility contrasts beautifully with the surrounding skyscrapers.
Hours and Fees
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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300 yen
Getting there
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Ad Museum Tokyo — 15-minute walk
Japanese advertising history and rotating exhibits
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Former Shimbashi Station Building — 15-minute walk
Japan's first railway and historical museum
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Italian Town — 15-minute walk
Italian-inspired district with shopping and dining
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Nippon TV Tower — 15-minute walk
Anpanman merchandise, Japanese TV culture
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Shiodome City Center — 15-minute walk
Shopping, dining, and stunning city views
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Caretta Shiodome — 15-minute walk
Sky restaurants, shopping, and musical theater
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Shiodome — 15-minute walk
Skyscrapers, Nippon Television headquarters, entertainment
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Nishinaka Street — 20-minute walk
Monjayaki and Tsukudani, vibrant food street
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Ginza Six — 20-minute walk
Large shopping complex with Noh theater
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Ginza Place — 20-minute walk
Showrooms and dining in Ginza
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Kabukiza Theater — 20-minute walk
Traditional kabuki performances and architecture
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Tokyu Plaza Ginza — 25-minute walk
Shopping complex with city views
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Tokyo Tower — 25-minute walk
Iconic tower with skyline city views
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Seiko House Ginza — 25-minute walk
Clock tower and luxury shopping
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Yurakucho — 25-minute walk
Gado-shita restaurants and relaxed atmosphere
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The Seiko Museum Ginza — 25-minute walk
Seiko watch history and horology
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Ginza — 25-minute walk
Luxury shopping, dining, pedestrian street
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