The Hamarikyu Gardens is a beautiful garden and public park near the estuary of the Sumida River, as it empties into Tokyo Bay. The gardens cover 25 hectares and was first built as a retreat for the shogun's family back in 1654. It played host to US President Ulysses S. Grant when he visited in 1879 and drank green tea with Emperor Meiji in the Nakajima teahouse.
The Hamirikyu Gardens in its present incarnation was opened to the public on 1 April, 1946. The park covers an area of about 250,000 sq meters with the Shioiri Pond in the middle, and encircled by a seawater moat. Most of the structures from the Edo period had long gone, or were destroyed during the Second World War. However, the Nakajima teahouse had been faithfully reconstructed, and appears as it was seemingly afloat over the pond. Visitors can enjoy green tea and Japanese sweets here.
Tourist Information
Hamarikyu Gardens
Opening Hours (for tourists): 9:00am-5:00pm, last entry by 4:30pm
From Hamarikyu Gardens, you can also take the Sumida River Cruise up the Sumida River to Asakusa. The The boat fare is ¥620 one way.
Getting there
The Shiodome Station on the Oedo Line (E19) is the nearest subway station.
For full details about taking the subway, go to Tokyo Metro. You can also download the Tokyo Subway Route Map here.
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