What other travelers are saying about Former Shiba Rikyu Garden, Minato
One of my favorite gardens in Tokyo. A bit of paradise amongst the chaos. 2 minutes from station with mild train noise in background that somehow makes it more serene. Beautifully maintained and larger sister garden is also worth it. Tickets cheap and very few people there on a great weekend day in November. Find a bench and just take it all in. You won’t want to stop taking pictures, but none will do it justice. Some stamps as well.
General admission costs 150 yen for adults, while seniors aged 65 and older pay a reduced rate of 70 yen. The garden also offers free admission on designated days including May 4th (Greenery Day) and October 1st (Tokyo Citizen's Day).
The garden is exceptionally easy to reach, located just a 1-minute walk west from JR Hamamatsucho Station on the Yamanote Line. Alternatively, you can use Daimon Station on the Oedo and Asakusa subway lines, which is 2-3 minutes away on foot. The entrance is clearly visible from the station.
A complete walk around the garden typically takes about 30 minutes, though you may want to spend more time if you wish to sit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere or take photographs. The garden covers 4.3 hectares and features circular stone paths around the central pond that allow you to appreciate different views.
Each season offers distinct beauty. Spring brings cherry blossoms and wisteria, early summer showcases irises, and early autumn features striking red spider lilies. The garden remains attractive year-round with its central pond, traditional landscape design, and wildlife including koi, ducks, herons, and seasonal migratory birds. The contrast between the historic garden and surrounding modern skyscrapers is visible throughout the year.
Located just next to Hamamatsucho station, this Japanese garden is an oasis of peace and quiet and well worth a visit. Yes, it costs 150 yen to enter, so it isn't technically 'Free', but that is incredible value considering the location and history. Although it isn't a big garden, there is a large pond with carp, various sculpted features, and benches to sit in the shade while enjoying the view. Although surrounded by high rise buildings and skyscrapers, these just add to the interesting view, make for interesting photos that juxtapose the old and new, and underscore the feeling that you have stumbled onto a secret oasis. The history of the site is outlined in English and Japanese on information boards, so you can learn more. I particularly enjoyed the various winding stone paths, and making my way to the small central island to get a better view of the turtles sunning themselves by the water.
Beautiful park tucked into the heart of the city. They’ve preserved the beauty and historic charm of the garden—100% worth the visit. Even in winter, there’s plenty of nature to observe: koi fish, ducks, egrets, etc; we even saw a kingfisher, which we thought was pretty neat.
There’s a small entrance fee and payment can be made by card or cash. Visitors can buy a bundled ticket granting entrance to this garden and Hamarikyuteien, if visiting both is on your to-do list.
Loved visiting this park, especially at sunset, with the golden sunlight reflecting on the water and on the buildings and passing through the pine trees. 150 yen if you did not get the combo ticket for the Hamarikyu Gardens, so just get the combo if you intend to visit both.
Very peaceful and relaxing.
Perfect.
A beautifully maintained little garden - one of my new favourites in Tokyo. Definitely worth the ¥150. I love the juxtaposition of a quaint garden, surrounded by skyscrapers and sandwiched between a train line and a highway!
