Researched guide · Checked on Oct 20, 2026
Sip tea in a teahouse on an island in a seawater pond, with Shiodome’s skyscrapers on one side and Tokyo Bay on the other. Hama-rikyu Gardens is a large Edo-period garden, a calm break from Ginza and Tsukiji, and you can arrive by water bus from Asakusa.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥300 for adults, ¥150 for 65+. Free for elementary school children and younger.
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed December 29 – January 1.
Getting there: about 5 minutes on foot from Shiodome Station (Exit 10) to the Naka-no-gomon Gate, or 12 minutes from Shimbashi Station to the Otemon Gate. A water bus runs between Asakusa and Hama-rikyu.
What to see
- A seawater pond: a rare Edo-period garden whose pond is fed by water from Tokyo Bay.
- Nakajima-no-ochaya: a teahouse on an island in the pond.
- Duck hunting sites: two former duck hunting grounds of the shogun’s family.
- A big, green space: about 250,000 m² with around 6,000 tall trees, against a backdrop of Shiodome’s towers.
The garden began in 1654 as a residence of the Tokugawa family, was given to Tokyo in 1945 and opened to the public in 1946.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥300 |
| 65 and over | ¥150 |
| Elementary school children and younger | Free |
| Groups of 20+ | 20% off |
Open 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 – January 1.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Shiodome | Toei Oedo Line, Yurikamome | About 5 min from Exit 10 (Naka-no-gomon Gate), about 7 min to the Otemon Gate |
| Shimbashi | JR, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line | About 12 min (Otemon Gate) |
| Hamamatsucho | JR lines | About 15 min (Naka-no-gomon Gate) |
| Tsukiji-shijo | Toei Oedo Line | About 7 min (Otemon Gate) |
A water bus route links Asakusa, Hama-rikyu and Hinode Pier, so you can combine the garden with Asakusa. Check the operator’s website for times and fares.
Combine with
- Tsukiji Outer Market, a short walk away, for breakfast or lunch.
- Ginza, within walking distance.
- Hamamatsucho and Takeshiba, for the bay and the island ferries.
FAQ
How much is Hama-rikyu Gardens?
¥300 for adults and ¥150 for visitors aged 65 and over. Elementary school children and younger are free.
What are the opening hours?
9:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30. Closed from December 29 to January 1.
Can I take a boat to Hama-rikyu?
Yes. A water bus route runs between Asakusa, Hama-rikyu and Hinode Pier.
What is the nearest station?
Shiodome Station, about 7 minutes on foot.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s official website (checked October 20, 2026). Please check before you go.
