Hamarikyu Gardens

Tokyo, Japan

Hamarikyu Gardens is an Edo‑era landscape garden in Tokyo, featuring tidal ponds, a historic tea house, and views of the city skyline across Tokyo Bay. Its carefully manicured grounds and traditional tea ceremony offer a tranquil escape amid the metropolis.

Why choose Hamarikyu Gardens

You’ll experience a blend of historic Japanese garden design and modern city vistas that few other sites provide. The tea house lets you savor matcha in a setting that feels removed from the urban rush.

Best for: History lovers · Architecture · Photography · Couples

Start your garden morning here

Begin at Hamarikyu Gardens, then stroll to nearby attractions for a relaxed half‑day in Tokyo.

1. Morning — Hamarikyu Gardens
2. 11:00 — Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market
3. Afternoon — Kabuki-za

Visit tips

• Enter through the main gate; the tea house entrance is on the right side of the garden.
• Visit the tea house after exploring the ponds for a quieter atmosphere.
• Arrive early to enjoy the gardens before the midday crowds.
• Buy the 300 JPY entry ticket at the gate; allow about 2 hours for a relaxed visit.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 10:00
• Hours: 09:00–17:00
• Entry: ¥300
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: park
• Rated 4.5 by 12607 reviewers
• Tags: historical garden, tea ceremony, city views, family friendly

Nearby attractions

• Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market — market, 11 min walk
• Zojo-ji — attraction, 17 min walk
• Kabuki-za — theater, 14 min walk
• Ginza — attraction, 16 min walk
• Ginza Kyūbey Ginza Honten — restaurant, 12 min walk
• Turret Coffee — cafe, 15 min walk

More things to do in Tokyo

• Tokyo Skytree
• Tokyo Tower
• Sensō-ji
• Meiji Jingu
• teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
• Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market

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