Researched guide · Checked on Nov 6, 2026
A classic Japanese pond garden surrounded by office towers, just 1 minute from Hamamatsucho Station and only ¥150 to enter. Kyu-Shiba-rikyu is one of the two oldest surviving feudal lords’ gardens in Tokyo.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥150 for adults, ¥70 for 65+. Free for elementary school children and younger.
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed December 29 – January 1.
Good to know: part of the path is closed for repairs and a survey in late 2026.
Getting there: about 1 minute on foot from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station.
About the garden
The land was reclaimed from Edo Bay in the 1650s. In 1678 Okubo Tadatomo, a senior official of the shogunate, built his residence and the garden here. The site later became an imperial villa (the Shiba Detached Palace). After the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed the buildings, it was given to the City of Tokyo and opened to the public in April 1924. Together with Koishikawa Korakuen, it is one of the two oldest feudal-era gardens remaining in Tokyo.
- A central pond with islands and stone arrangements.
- Small hills you can climb for views over the garden.
- Plants include black pines, azaleas, wisteria and irises.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥150 |
| 65 and over | ¥70 |
| Elementary school children and younger | Free |
Open 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 – January 1. Groups of 20 or more get 20% off. Part of the garden path is closed at the moment: for pond-edge repairs, planned from July to November 2026, and for a survey of water seeping from the ground, with no end date yet. Check the official news before you go.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Hamamatsucho (North Exit) | JR lines | About 1 min |
| Daimon | Toei Asakusa and Oedo lines | About 5 min |
| Takeshiba | Yurikamome | About 10 min |
Address: 1-4-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku. There is no parking. Hama-rikyu Gardens and Tokyo Tower are nearby. See also our Hamamatsucho guide.
FAQ
How much is Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens?
¥150 for adults and ¥70 for visitors aged 65 and over. Elementary school children and younger are free.
What is the nearest station?
JR Hamamatsucho Station. The garden is about 1 minute from the North Exit.
Is it the same as Hama-rikyu?
No. They are two different gardens, but they are close to each other.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s official website (checked October 20, 2026; path closures checked November 6, 2026). Please check before you go.
