Rikugien Gardens

六義園

Pond-and-hill garden inspired by waka poetry

Hours

9am–5pm; last entry 4:30pm. Closed 29 December–1 January

Tickets

General ¥300

Address

6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Created in 1702, this garden arranges landscapes inspired by waka poetry around a pond, low hills and trees. Weeping cherry blossoms and autumn maples give different seasonal highlights. Evening events are occasional, with schedules and admission conditions separate from ordinary daytime visits.