Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
旧芝離宮恩賜庭園
A historic Edo-period circular garden featuring a central pond and volcanic stone mountains, offering a peaceful escape in central Tokyo.
What it is
- Established in 1686 by Okubo Tadatomo as a classic circular-style garden.
- Donated to Tokyo City in 1924 after earthquake damage destroyed original buildings.
- Designated as an official Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government in 1979.
- Features a central pond and a Japanese archery range available for public use.
What to see
- A central pond designed for walking around to view different perspectives.
- A stone dike modeled after the famous West Lake in China.
- A mountain constructed using volcanic stones brought from Odawara.
- Landscaped grounds that survived the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
When to go
- Open daily for visitors from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
- General admission is available for a small fee of 150 yen.
Getting there
- Located a one-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station in Minato Ward.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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