Hama Rikyu Gardens

Hama Rikyu Gardens used to be falconry fields of Shogun.
Then it became a second house of Shogun family.

Large pine tree upfront is about 300 years old.

There are flowers fields, forests, and some ponds.
Largest pond takes sea water from the canal.

There's a water bus stop where ships take you to Asakusa.

There are some unique mounds to hide yourself for duck hunting.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Shimbashi station on Yamanote Line.
Shiodome station / Tsukiji Shijo station on Oedo Line (E19/E18/Toei Subway)

<Admission>

300 yen

9:00-17:00

Closed on Dec. 29th - Jan. 1st

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This is one of 9 Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens.

You may find brides who are taking wedding pictures in beautiful kimono.

In new years holidays, you can enjoy demonstration of falconry.