Rikugien Gardens Admission Ticket in Tokyo
Overview
Book Rikugien Garden tickets online and experience the timeless beauty of this landscape garden’s living poetry. Wander through a tranquil urban oasis and immerse yourself in its Edo-era charm, from weeping cherry blossoms to vibrant autumn leaves. Witness the garden's enchanting secrets and panoramic views. Immerse in nature's elegance, where every step, stone, and petal tells a tale.
Highlights
- Immerse in the garden’s ever-changing beauty, from cherry blossoms in spring to a blaze of autumn hues
- Wander through the meticulously crafted Edo-era garden, a masterpiece designed by Yanagizawa Yoshiho in 1702
- Climb the artificial peak "Fujishiro-toge" for a panoramic view of the garden, capturing its intricate design and beauty
- Rest at Tsutsuji no Chaya teahouse, a perfect spot to relax and reflect nestled in the serene landscape
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn and use Rakuten Points for each ticket!
Important Information
- This ticket is valid only on the date selected when booking
- Free entry on May 5 and Oct 10
- Free for children aged 0–12, and middle school students living in Tokyo (or attending school in Tokyo)
- Children aged 0–12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Free entry for those carrying a physical disability certificate, certificate of the intellectually disabled, mental disability certificate, or nursing notebook, and those accompanying them
- For group tickets (20+ people) annual entry passports, or combination tickets including Kyu-Furukawa Garden, please purchase onsite
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
- Free guided tours in English are provided on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 11:00 and 14:00
Booking
Description
Journey through time and culture in this delicate and gentle Japanese garden, Rikugien, a masterpiece of tranquility crafted over seven meticulous years from 1695. Marvel at the delicate dance of weeping cherry blossoms in spring or the fiery tapestry of autumn leaves.
Ascend the heights of "Fujishiro-toge," the garden's artificial peak, to revel in a vista, that capures the intricate design and vast beauty below. Meander along the garden path, tracing the pond's edge, and immerse yourself in the ever-changing scenery that unfolds with every step.
Since its inception, Rikugi-en has stood as one of Edo's two great gardens, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. Yanagizawa Yoshiho, inspired by literary wisdom, transformed the Komagome land into a villa in the Edo period, creating a "kaiyuu-shiki tsukiyama sennsui shiki Garden" over seven years. Delicately named, Rikugien draws inspiration from the "six principles of poetry" and the Waka poetry "Rokutai," embodying the poetic soul of Tsurayuki Kino.