[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Rikugien Gardens (Updated Mar)

🌸💫🌃 Although I've already enjoyed plenty of cherry blossoms in various parks during this period, I was still stunned by the magnificent view when I arrived at Meguro River! The entire riverside was filled with blooming cherry blossoms, with the lights and the reflection on the water blending perfectly, it was simply too beautiful! Worth a visit, and the photos taken can be considered works of art haha📸🎨 Despite the crowd, there was no pressure to take photos. Just wait a minute or two for the people in front to leave, and you can take pictures freely. There are also many bridges along the way, so even if one spot is crowded, you can keep walking on~🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ This year's Tokyo night cherry blossom lighting schedule is out ‼️‼️‼️ 🔖Rikugien Weeping Cherry: March 16th to March 24th 🔖Ueno Park: March 16th to April 7th 🔖Chidorigafuchi: March 22nd to April 2nd 🔖Meguro River: March 19th to March 31st 🔖Sumida Park: March 16th to April 7th Night cherry blossoms are also a special feature of cherry blossom viewing in Japan Don't miss it if you have the time💕

Rokugien Garden is a famous Japanese garden in Tokyo. It is usually only open during the day. If it coincides with the cherry blossom season, it will be open at night. Usually the entrance fee is 300 yen, night cherry admission is 1000 yen, so it was raining heavily when I went, I do not know if it is usually not open at night, so there are not too many illuminated street lights, only on the ground placed some small street lights Stepping on the stone, to the left inside there are many installations, there are different colors of lights to match the surroundings, and created some scenes, there is a lotus pond garden view, and there are weeping willow cherry blossoms, very beautiful, and the environment is very quiet, only too much rain, a little unfortunate, there is a chance to go in the day, enjoy this beautiful garden ~ #Tokyo #Liuyiyuan #Night Cherry

1. Symbol Promenade Park Daiba #Odaiba Seaside Park Features: A park near the Odaiba shopping center, just a short walk away on the Yurikamome Line, and a tulip garden during the cherry blossom season. Rating 4/5 2. Liuyi Garden #Liuyi Garden Features: Representative Japanese gardens, small bridges and flowing water. Rating 3.5/5 3. Oyokogawa #大横川 Features: You can go there by boat to avoid the crowds. Rating 4.5/5 4. Meguro River #Meguro River Features: A must-see spot for cherry blossom viewing, with more than 800 cherry trees, very spectacular. Rating 5/5

#fallingforfall Address: 6 Chome-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021, Japan Nearest station: Komagome Station (JR Yamanote line) Another popular fall foliage location in Tokyo, Rikugien Garden is another beautiful garden with amazing fall foliage. We had also read up on the evening illuminations at Rikugien Garden and planned the visit in the late afternoon so as to be able to catch the park before & after illumination. We are glad to catch that cos the scenic views of the autumn leaves & the lake is really beautiful beyond words. When the lights lit up, it's another level of beauty, and a must visit for any traveler during the fall peak season. There's also a lot others at the park even though it's a weekday night. However, it's still better to go on a weekday as weekend will certainly be more crowded due to the popularity of the garden.

#meettokyo Rikugien is a traditional Japanese Garden which offers a spectacular and best view of Autumn color spot in Tokyo. Located near to Kamagome Station by JR Yamanote line or Namboku Subway line, this spacious garden takes about an hour to cover the garden's entire network. The best spot to experience the amazing view is around the streams that runs by the teahouse and also around the Togetsukyo Bridge. Entrance fee : 300 yen Opening hours : 9:00 - 16.30

Access Information: A 10-minute walk from Komagome Station to the entrance (during peak season, the gate right by the station is open). Tourist Attraction: The seasonal nature of the park all year round. Food & Restaurants: There are two tea houses in the park where you can enjoy light meals and traditional Japanese sweets. When I visited, it was just the beginning of autumn foliage season, and I could sense the arrival of autumn in the scenery. With the relaxation of travel restrictions, tourists from overseas are starting to trickle in, but it's still not too crowded and perfect for a stroll. Late November to early December is the peak season for autumn foliage, making it an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh your mind. 🍁🍂🏯 #Rikugien #Tokyo #Park

#springwander The travelling-style Tsukiyama spring garden "Rikugien" was designed by Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa, a servant of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun of the Edo bakufu. In the historic landscape, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as azalea and yamabuki. Location: 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Nearest station: Komagome/Sengoku

Rikugien Garden is one of Tokyo’s most stunning traditional Japanese gardens, offering a refined and picturesque cherry blossom experience. The highlight of hanami season here is the massive weeping cherry tree (shidare-zakura), which is beautifully illuminated at night, creating a breathtaking view. Unlike large public parks, Rikugien is designed as a strolling garden, encouraging visitors to walk along its scenic paths and enjoy the delicate beauty of the sakura in a peaceful setting. The garden’s carefully landscaped ponds, stone bridges, and tea houses make it feel like stepping into a painting. Since picnicking is not allowed, this is a perfect spot for those who prefer a quiet, elegant cherry blossom experience rather than a lively hanami party. If you appreciate traditional Japanese aesthetics and want to enjoy cherry blossoms in a tranquil and artistic setting, Rikugien Garden is one of the best places in Tokyo to visit.

#東京櫻花 "Rikugien Garden offers a more refined and peaceful cherry blossom experience. The highlight is the massive weeping cherry tree, which looks stunning both during the day and when lit up at night. The traditional Japanese garden setting makes it feel like stepping into a painting. It’s not as large as Shinjuku Gyoen, but the landscaping and tranquil atmosphere make it worth the visit. There’s a teahouse where you can enjoy matcha while admiring the blossoms. Perfect for those who appreciate a quieter, more traditional hanami experience!"

#tokyostroll Tokyo is known for its picturesque strolls, which are considered to be a unique blend of traditional and modern charm. One of the most popular routes is the Sumida River Walk. In this place you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the river in a nice atmosphere and views. The Meiji Shrine Park is another popular place that offers peaceful retreat with its lush greenery and serene environment. If you are interested in gardens, then Rikugien Garden must be your destination, as it's a very beautiful landscape. Each of these strolls offers a different perspective of Tokyo, making them perfect for both tourists and locals. #tokyo #stroll #myhiddengems

#Tokyo Attractions #Tokyo Free Travel #Tokyo Travel #Tokyo Maple Leaves #Global Travel #Tokyo Good Places Rikugien Gardens It is quite spacious here and the scenery is also rich👍👍👍👍. This is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot 🍁🍁🍁🍁, the garden is like a colorful palette 🍁🍂🍁🍂. You can feel the charm of the Japanese garden 🫶🫶🫶🫶. The red leaves in autumn are very beautiful and particularly eye-catching 💞💞💞. When the maple leaves are in full bloom🍁🍁🍁, we can take a walk in the beautiful garden👍👍👍. Very freehand. 👏👏👏👏 6 Chome-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021 Japan

Location: Bunkyo, Tokyo Rikugien is a famous Edo-period Japanese garden in Tokyo, attracting countless visitors with its exquisite landscaping and seasonal beauty. In autumn, the garden's foliage turns a brilliant orange-red, making it a perfect spot for autumn sightseeing in Tokyo. 🍁 Highlights: Autumn Foliage and Classical Garden Rikugien's autumn foliage reaches its peak in the fall, especially around the Shinji-ike pond, where the fiery red maple trees reflect in the water, creating a picturesque scene. The garden's winding paths are perfect for a quiet stroll, and there are observation points offering panoramic views of the garden's beauty. 📷 Photo Spots: Blend of Tradition and Nature The autumn leaves and Edo-period architecture make Rikugien an ideal photo spot. Bring your camera or smartphone to capture the serene garden surrounded by autumn colors. The interplay of light and shadow at dusk adds a poetic atmosphere. 🎟️ Access and Tips Rikugien is a 7-minute walk from JR Komagome Station, with an entrance fee of 300 yen, making it very affordable. The garden also has a simple tea house where you can enjoy tea while admiring the garden scenery. Autumn is a popular time, so it's recommended to visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.

Because of work, I led the partners to Tokyo, Japan for inspection, and the schedule was full. But several guests came for the first time, so I racked my brains to think about how to let them take a look at Japan's gardens and red leaves during their spare time. So I searched and finally locked in Rikugien in the city. I specifically popularized it. The original six arts refer to the wind, elegance, ode, fu, comparison, and interest, all of which come from our country's Book of Songs. The garden was built in 1702. I am no longer surprised that any building and courtyard in Japan has a history of hundreds of years. The ticket price is only 300 yen (about 15 yuan in RMB), and there is even a night show, which is more expensive than during the day. The only regret when we went was that the day was a bit cloudy, and it was dusk, and the light was particularly bad. But the delicacy of the courtyard and the hundreds of years of shrubs, and the leisurely people instantly put the day's busyness and fatigue behind their heads. I have seen many Japanese gardens, and I feel that I can see it at first sight, and there will be a kind of: "Well, that's the feeling" in my heart. The Japanese garden originated from China, so now we have to come to this country that spans thousands of miles and seas to see our traditional Chinese gardens, without too much emotion, just calm down and experience the scenes and scenery we were familiar with hundreds of years ago!

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Spot 1: Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms / Night Cherry Blossoms There is an irreplaceable view of Chidori no Abyss cherry blossoms, which is the picture of rowing a boat next to the cherry blossom forest. The whole picture is like a fairyland. The laughing crowd is leisurely under the pink sky, and there will be colorful lights at night, one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Tokyo, a must-visit! ✅ Chidori Abyss Address: 1-2 Kojicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, map Transportation: 5 minutes from Exit 5 of the subway "Hanzomon Station"; 5 minutes from Exit 2 of "Kudanshita Station" Tickets: Free In the early days, it was the residence of the Naito family in the Edo period, and later it was used as the imperial garden. Today it is the most famous cherry blossom viewing place in Tokyo. Covering an extremely wide area, it has a variety of cherry blossom varieties such as Somei Yoshino Sakura, Yamazakura, Oshima Sakura, and Weeping Sakura. In addition to the boundless world of pink cherry blossoms, there are also Japanese, French, and English garden landscapes to take pictures, and it is not enough to spend the whole afternoon. How to play: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: Cherry Blossom & Maple Leaf Explosion, Tickets, Food Transportation & Nearby Attractions Day Trip ✅Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Address: 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, map Transportation: From Exit 1 of Shinjuku Gyoen Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line, walk for about 5 minutes Tickets: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for high school and above, free for junior high school and below Business hours: 09:00-17:30 The cherry blossoms are overwhelming, and both locals and tourists are scrambling to see them, and the daily traffic is as high as hundreds of thousands. It is hard to find a picnic under the cherry tree, and those who want to occupy and grab a seat must be mentally prepared. ✅Ueno Onshi Park Address: Ikenothata 3-chome, Taito District, Tokyo, map Transportation: Get off at Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Subway Ginza Line, and Hibiya Line and walk for 2 minutes Tickets: Free The two rows along the bank are like a cherry blossom forest tunnel, with more than 800 cherry blossom trees lining the road to welcome you. Not only is it wonderful during the day, but the evening cherry blossom viewing activity is also the highlight. Nearly four kilometers of trails, invincible romantic and charming cherry blossom scenery, surrounded by countless delicious food, absolutely must come. ✅ Meguro River Cherry Blossoms Address: 2-2 Megurogawa, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, map Transportation: Tokyu Toyoko Line, Subway Hibiya Line "Nakameguro Station", 1 minute walk; JR Yamanote Line "Meguro Station", 3 minutes walk Tickets: Free ✅Sumida Park Address: 1-chome, 2-chome, 5-chome, Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, map Transportation: 5-minute walk from Toei Asakusa Line "Asakusa Station", 3-minute walk from Subway Ginza Line "Asakusa Station" Tickets: Free The cherry blossoms cover the sky, and a large number of people can be seen in the early morning. It is one of the top 100 cherry blossoms in Japan, and its charm is irresistible. The swan boat is paired with cherry blossom trees pouring over the water, The pink petals cover the surface of the pool, and the reflection of the cherry blossoms on the water surface is the most beautiful view of Inokashira Park, one cannot be missed. How to play: Inokashira Park - watching cherry blossoms, having a picnic and stepping on a swan boat, the maple leaves are also very beautiful ✅Inokashira Park Address: 1-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo, map Transportation: 5 minutes walk from JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line "Kichijoji"; 1 minute walk from Keio Inokashira Line "Inokashira Park" Tickets: Free The huge weeping cherry blossoms like a waterfall are the classic pictures that must be photographed in Liuyi Garden. The cherry blossoms are even more gorgeous when the lights are lit up at night. It is one of the best spots in Tokyo for viewing cherry blossoms at night. ✅Liuyi Garden Address: 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, map Transportation: 7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station Tickets: 300 yen for adults Opening hours: 09:00-17:00; 09:00-21:00 (during the night cherry blossom lighting period)

The night cherry in the Liuyi Garden in Tokyo has always known that the cherry blossoms in Liuyi Garden are famous. Just have time to see the night cherry. When you walk to the entrance, the team that queues to buy tickets is about 100 meters! Stunned... I can only wait patiently when I come, think about it, since I have to queue up, I wont be able to get through the closing time. Fortunately, although there are quite a lot of tourists after entering the park, there is no difficulty in walking the road without the thousand birds or the eyes. This retreat-built mountain garden was built in 1702 and named after the six meanings of the Book of Songs. Not far away, I saw a tall, weeping cherry tree, 15 meters high, the lights changed color, the flower branches swayed in the wind, this time a little magical ~ continue to the pool, there is a beautiful cherry tree. After watching the night cherry, if you don't drink tea in the garden, the stay time will not be too long.

Not far from the center of Tokyo, there is a quiet courtyard with a small area, but it is very delicate and elegant. This is the Liuyi Garden. It has a long history and has been built for more than 300 years. It is a typical Japanese-style courtyard, which is an annular courtyard centered on an artificial lake. Liuyi Garden is also a good place for Tokyo people to appreciate nature. The spring cherry blossoms are beautiful, and the most beautiful moment is autumn. The reflection of the red maple leaves in the lake is fascinating.