Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens
Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens
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Neighborhood: Odaiba / Shiodome / Shinbashi
Odaiba is an entertainment hotspot with a giant ferris wheel, concert halls, amusement arcades and lots of shopping. It also boasts Oedo-onsen-monogatari, a hotspring that recreates old Edo-era ambiance and is very popular with foreign visitors. Shiodome has ultra-modern office buildings where you can often find restaurants with a great high-rise view of Tokyo. The neighboring area of Shinbashi is a district of much older commercial buildings and it's a great place to join 'salary men' enjoying a drink and snacks at street stalls under the railway bridges after work.
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みやき
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan2,178 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It has a circuit garden centered on a typical pond spring, and was described as the oldest remaining daimyo garden along with Koishikawa Korakuen. Although it is small compared to the Imperial Gardens of Hamarikyu, it is an oasis enough to look around. It's close to JR Hamamatsucho Station, and in some places you can hear station announcements and the sound of tracks and roads, but I think it's great to see it in a convenient place and at 150 yen for the general public (70 yen for people over 65, free for elementary school students and younger).
I enjoyed the cherry blossom snow that was falling in spring, and there were many people resting under it, and everyone was smiling. I saw a lot of places to see and a lot of cool spots to attract foreign tourists.
I enjoyed the cherry blossom snow that was falling in spring, and there were many people resting under it, and everyone was smiling. I saw a lot of places to see and a lot of cool spots to attract foreign tourists.
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Written January 6, 2025
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MS男爵
Misato, Japan3,661 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
In 1678 (Enpo 6), when the senior councilor Okubo Tadatomo built a mansion on land bestowed by the 4th Shogun Ietsuna, he is said to have called in a gardener from the feudal domain of Odawara to create a garden.
At the end of the Edo period, it was the Shiba Mansion of the Kishu Tokugawa family, and in 1871 (Meiji 4), it became the property of the Arisugawa family. In 1875, it was purchased by the Imperial Household Ministry, and in 1876, it became Shiba Rikyu.
In 1924 (Taisho 13), the year after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was bestowed upon the city of Tokyo to commemorate the marriage of the Crown Prince (Emperor Showa). The garden was restored and improved, and opened to the public in April of the same year.
When I went, it was the 100th anniversary of the opening of the garden. (There were no special events.)
The day I went was Greenery Day, so admission was free.
With Kiyosumi Garden in the morning and Shiba Rikyu Garden in the afternoon, it was inevitable to compare the two.
The sense of scale is clearly different, and the garden was like an oasis surrounded by skyscrapers.
You can particularly feel this when looking down at the large pond from the top of Mt. Daisen.
Seawater is no longer used, but the garden was originally built on reclaimed land, so it still has a subtle rocky beach feel.
If I were to write something negative, it would be that because the garden is large, the sights are scattered all over the place, and it cannot be denied that it has a somewhat rough feel to it.
It feels like it's up to the viewer to decide whether a garden with condensed sights or a garden with a large scale is better.
At the end of the Edo period, it was the Shiba Mansion of the Kishu Tokugawa family, and in 1871 (Meiji 4), it became the property of the Arisugawa family. In 1875, it was purchased by the Imperial Household Ministry, and in 1876, it became Shiba Rikyu.
In 1924 (Taisho 13), the year after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was bestowed upon the city of Tokyo to commemorate the marriage of the Crown Prince (Emperor Showa). The garden was restored and improved, and opened to the public in April of the same year.
When I went, it was the 100th anniversary of the opening of the garden. (There were no special events.)
The day I went was Greenery Day, so admission was free.
With Kiyosumi Garden in the morning and Shiba Rikyu Garden in the afternoon, it was inevitable to compare the two.
The sense of scale is clearly different, and the garden was like an oasis surrounded by skyscrapers.
You can particularly feel this when looking down at the large pond from the top of Mt. Daisen.
Seawater is no longer used, but the garden was originally built on reclaimed land, so it still has a subtle rocky beach feel.
If I were to write something negative, it would be that because the garden is large, the sights are scattered all over the place, and it cannot be denied that it has a somewhat rough feel to it.
It feels like it's up to the viewer to decide whether a garden with condensed sights or a garden with a large scale is better.
Written January 20, 2024
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ggm
Honolulu, HI1,469 contributions
Jan 2020
Very easy to visit, right next to Hamamatsucho Station, five minutes south of Tokyo Station by JR Yamanote Line, and if you are a senior (65+) admission is only 70 yen. Known for early blossoms of plum and cherry, and most notable for the way it has become completely enclosed by skyscrapers. A very peaceful respite from the busy streets.
Written February 11, 2020
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ChrisSavage
San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy628 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
I'm a fan of Japan Garden, even if this one didn't arouse great emotions in me.
The meticulousness and precision with which they are kept no longer amaze me.
The garden is quite small, offers several plants of Japanese black pine, the leopard plant, azaleas.
Some carp and several species of ducks.
The route is short, in a perimeter context of barracks, offices and unfortunately cranes, which ruin the context.
Too bad, ridiculous entry price, if you want to dedicate half an hour to it, it's doable.
The meticulousness and precision with which they are kept no longer amaze me.
The garden is quite small, offers several plants of Japanese black pine, the leopard plant, azaleas.
Some carp and several species of ducks.
The route is short, in a perimeter context of barracks, offices and unfortunately cranes, which ruin the context.
Too bad, ridiculous entry price, if you want to dedicate half an hour to it, it's doable.
Written February 18, 2024
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hfot2 🌸🍁🌸
Vermont7,764 contributions
Nov 2019
We came here at the recommendation of the Tourist Information Center when we said we hadn’t seen much good foliage color this year. They were wrong in sending us here for foliage in late November of the year - there were only a few momiji in color and the grass was already brown. The best tree was the one winter blooming sakura we found: seeing those is always a treat.
Seniors entrance fee was ¥70 (regular admission is ¥150), with a discount coupon from our ‘Tokyo Yes’ tourist booklet, we got in for ¥50 apiece. It’s a good thing, because had we paid more to see non-existent foliage we would have been unhappy.
The borrowed scenery for this landscape garden is not mountains but high rises which surround and tower over the small garden. We tried to imagine what the garden used to look like, with the villa that once was here and without the skyscrapers ominously looking down on it.
The pond is pretty enough. Small hillocks are easy to climb and offer a slightly different view of the pond. A path takes you around the pond for an even greater variety of views. You can cross a bridge to a small island in the center of the pond; the second island was closed off to access when we visited.
There are many interesting rocks placed throughout the garden - reading about them after our visit was informative. Several well placed lanterns were also photogenic. Perhaps the best thing about the garden was that there were only a few other people there.
We used this small garden as a test for the condition of color at Hama Rikyu Garden which is quite close. Since the color was a disappointment here, we did not bother going to the nearby garden.
Access to the garden is easy with a JR Pass using the Yamanote Line. The garden is next to the Hamamatsucho Station.
Seniors entrance fee was ¥70 (regular admission is ¥150), with a discount coupon from our ‘Tokyo Yes’ tourist booklet, we got in for ¥50 apiece. It’s a good thing, because had we paid more to see non-existent foliage we would have been unhappy.
The borrowed scenery for this landscape garden is not mountains but high rises which surround and tower over the small garden. We tried to imagine what the garden used to look like, with the villa that once was here and without the skyscrapers ominously looking down on it.
The pond is pretty enough. Small hillocks are easy to climb and offer a slightly different view of the pond. A path takes you around the pond for an even greater variety of views. You can cross a bridge to a small island in the center of the pond; the second island was closed off to access when we visited.
There are many interesting rocks placed throughout the garden - reading about them after our visit was informative. Several well placed lanterns were also photogenic. Perhaps the best thing about the garden was that there were only a few other people there.
We used this small garden as a test for the condition of color at Hama Rikyu Garden which is quite close. Since the color was a disappointment here, we did not bother going to the nearby garden.
Access to the garden is easy with a JR Pass using the Yamanote Line. The garden is next to the Hamamatsucho Station.
Written October 8, 2020
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OHKSO
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan113,092 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
It could be called a park in front of Hamamatsucho Station. I happened to get off at Hamamatsucho Station, so I decided to stop by for a bit. It's a true oasis in the city, and if I had a little more time, it felt like a "garden" I'd like to stroll through at my leisure.
Written November 26, 2023
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Helen B
Adelaide, Australia236 contributions
Mar 2020
My travelling company and I spent a very pleasant sunny morning strolling around the lake in this beautiful city garden. The tufted ducks were a particular pleasure to watch. We spent about hour in the gardens and would recommend visitors to have this on their to do list.
Written April 23, 2020
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K_Chan40
Petaluma, CA426 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
I have visited several times as this garden is such a wonderful break from the busy concrete jungle that surrounds it. The winding pathways and still water will refresh and energize you at the same time. Although you can see tall sky scrappers and a shinkansen line passes right next to the garden it's not distracting at all from the traditional beauty.
Written November 19, 2023
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swift314
Sheffield, UK12,083 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
nice gardens centrally located nice and peaceful.Good palce just to chill out with a skyline of the tokyo skyscrappers like a mini central park
Written November 1, 2015
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Ryan S
Portland, OR17 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Peaceful and quiet even with a lot of people visiting. Be sure to check out the teahouse and walk along the harbor waterfront.
Written June 18, 2018
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Does the hotel supply robes in the rooms?
Written October 25, 2015
Shiva Rikyu Gardens is nor a hotel - there is a Shiba hotel in Tokyo which is reasonably priced and from recollection there are no robes supplied ..... Hope this helps
Written October 26, 2015
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