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Rikugien Garden 六義園

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Rikugien Garden today

  • What it is: A classic Edo-period stroll garden built around a pond and small hills. It is known for its weeping cherry in spring and its maples in autumn.
  • Getting there: About 7 minutes on foot from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, Namboku Line).
  • Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed December 29–January 1.
  • Admission: ¥300; ages 65+ ¥150; primary-school children and younger free.
  • Tip: Watch for the seasonal evening light-ups of the weeping cherry and the autumn leaves, when the garden stays open later.
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Weeping cherry late March; autumn leaves late November–early December

Checked against: Rikugien Gardens – Outline (Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association) · GO TOKYO – Rikugien Gardens. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Rikugien Garden on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.