What are the opening hours of Hama Rikyu?

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM)

Hama Rikyu

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183 of 219 in Tokyo

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.

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Hama Rikyu

Getting there

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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.