Visiting Hama Rikyu Park in Tokyo
Located just a few hundred meters from Tokyo's Fish Market, Hama Rikyu Park is a beautiful waterfront garden where you can escape the urban hustle. Entry costs ¥300.
Located just a few hundred meters from Tokyo's Fish Market, Hama Rikyu Park is a beautiful waterfront garden where you can escape the urban hustle.
Entry costs ¥300.
Note that there is a traditional tea house in the middle of the lake offering tea service for ¥500.
The park also features flower fields—a favorite spot for amateur photographers:
The park is also crossed by scenic canals:
Frequently asked questions
Entry to Hama Rikyu Park costs ¥300 per adult. Tea service at the traditional Nakajima no Ochaya tea house, located in the middle of the central lake, is available for an additional ¥500.
Hama Rikyu Park is accessible from Shiodome Station (Yurikamome and Toei Oedo lines) or Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Oedo line. You can also reach it by boat from Asakusa via the Sumida River.
Hama Rikyu Park offers several highlights: the traditional Nakajima no Ochaya tea house in the middle of the central lake, seasonal flower fields (rapeseed, iris, and lotus depending on the season), picturesque canals, and unique views of the Shiodome district's skyscrapers contrasting with the garden's greenery.
Hama Rikyu Park is stunning in spring (March–April) for cherry blossoms, in summer for lotus flowers, and in autumn for vibrant foliage. Spring remains the most popular season for photographers and tourists alike.
Yes, Hama Rikyu Park is located near the former Tsukiji Fish Market (now an outdoor market) and the new Toyosu Market, making it easy to combine both visits in a single day.
